Jackson’s Early Life
Where was Andrew Jackson born?
South Carolina (on the border with North Carolina)
Who did Jackson run against in the election of 1828?
→ John Quincy Adams
What is the Spoils System?
→ Giving government jobs to political supporters
Who gained voting rights during Jackson’s era?
→ All white men, regardless of property ownership
How did Jackson portray himself during the election?
→ As a man of the people
What major war made Jackson a national hero?
→ War of 1812
What made the 1828 election different from earlier elections?
→ More people (white men without property) could vote
Why did Jackson support the Spoils System?
→ He believed it gave ordinary people a chance in government
What was one major result of expanded voting rights?
→ Higher voter turnout
What type of voters did Jackson appeal to most?
→ Farmers, frontiersmen, and laborers
Which famous battle earned Jackson the nickname “Old Hickory”?
→ Battle of New Orleans
What term describes the shift toward more participation in democracy during Jackson's rise?
→ Jacksonian Democracy
What’s a major criticism of the Spoils System?
→ It led to unqualified people getting jobs
Why did Jackson believe more people should be involved in government?
→ He trusted the will of the people
Why did Jackson oppose elites and the wealthy class?
→ He believed they had too much control over government
What class of Americans did Jackson claim to represent?
→ The common man
What tactics were used in the campaign of 1828?
→ Mudslinging and personal attacks
Finish the quote: “To the victor goes the…”
→ Spoils
What change occurred in how candidates were nominated?
→ Party caucuses were replaced by national conventions
How did Jackson’s background help him gain popularity?
→ He rose from poverty, unlike previous presidents
What personal hardships did Jackson experience growing up?
→ Orphaned young, poor, fought in the Revolutionary War as a teen
Why did Jackson win so much support from voters?
→ He appealed to the working class and frontier settlers
How did Jackson defend replacing officials with his supporters?
→ He said it prevented corruption and promoted democracy
What does Jacksonian Democracy mean?
→ A political movement promoting greater rights for the common man
What symbol was often used in Jackson’s campaigns to show he was a self-made man?
→ The log cabin