Voting rights extended to all white men, regardless of property ownership. Women and African Americans were excluded.

Party members choose candidates at conventions, replacing nominations by state legislatures or 'King Caucus'.

Voters choose electors to the electoral college, not state legislatures (except South Carolina).

The practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs.

A political movement during the 1820s and 1830s that championed greater rights for the common man and opposed aristocracy.

The political party system in the United States during the 1830s-1850s, characterized by Democrats and Whigs.

A closed-door meeting of a political party's leaders in Congress to nominate candidates for office.

Martin Van Buren's political organization that controlled New York politics in the early 19th century.

A voting system where individuals can cast their votes privately and anonymously.

The right to vote.

Adams prioritized merit, while Jackson favored the 'spoils system' and political loyalty.

1824: No majority, House decision, 'corrupt bargain'. 1828: Jackson won decisively, marking the rise of Jacksonian Democracy.

'King Caucus' was a closed-door meeting of party leaders, while nominating conventions involved broader party member participation.

The First Party System involved Federalists and Democratic-Republicans, while the Second Party System involved Democrats and Whigs.

White men saw expanded voting rights through the elimination of property requirements, while African Americans were still excluded from voting.

White men saw expanded voting rights through the elimination of property requirements, while women were still excluded from voting.

Adams prioritized merit-based appointments, while Jackson embraced the spoils system and populist policies.

State legislatures were less democratic, while political nominating conventions allowed for a more democratic process with rank-and-file member participation.

State legislatures chose electors prior to this era, while the popular vote became more important as states adopted the practice of allowing voters to choose their electors.

Before: Era of Good Feelings, one-party system. After: Second Party System, rise of Jacksonian Democracy.

President who championed the 'common man' and expanded political participation; key figure in Jacksonian Democracy.

President known for merit-based appointments and political opposition from Jackson supporters.

A presidential candidate in 1824, later became Secretary of State under Adams after the 'corrupt bargain'.

Key political figure who helped secure Adams' victory in 1824 and later opposed him, leading to the rise of the Democratic Party.

One of the four Democratic-Republican candidates in the Election of 1824.

Advocated for greater political participation and representation for ordinary citizens.

Prioritized merit over political loyalty in appointments.

Instrumental in securing Adams' victory in the House of Representatives.

Threw his support to Adams in the Election of 1824, leading to Adams' victory.

His campaign led to a significant increase in voter turnout and political engagement.