Cause: Desire for greater political participation. Effect: Increased number of eligible voters (white men).

Cause: No majority winner, 'corrupt bargain' allegations. Effect: Rise of Jacksonian Democracy and increased political polarization.

Cause: Popular support, effective campaigning. Effect: Shift towards populist politics and the Second Party System.

Cause: Desire to mobilize voters and influence policy. Effect: Increased political participation and engagement.

Cause: Technological advancements and increased literacy. Effect: Increased access to information and political ideas for the general public.

Cause: Belief in greater democratic participation. Effect: Increased the number of eligible voters.

Cause: Popular appeal and advocacy for the common man. Effect: Jacksonian Democracy and a shift towards populist politics.

Cause: No candidate won a majority in the Election of 1824. Effect: Fueling Jackson's campaign for 1828 and increased political polarization.

Cause: Desire to protect voters from intimidation. Effect: Increased voter turnout and political engagement.

Cause: Desire for social and political change. Effect: Empowered ordinary citizens to take a more active role in politics.

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.

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.