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Compare Adams' and Jackson's approaches to appointments.
Adams prioritized merit, while Jackson favored the 'spoils system' and political loyalty.
Compare the Election of 1824 and 1828.
1824: No majority, House decision, 'corrupt bargain'. 1828: Jackson won decisively, marking the rise of Jacksonian Democracy.
Compare 'King Caucus' and Political Nominating Conventions.
'King Caucus' was a closed-door meeting of party leaders, while nominating conventions involved broader party member participation.
Compare the First and Second Party Systems.
The First Party System involved Federalists and Democratic-Republicans, while the Second Party System involved Democrats and Whigs.
Compare the voting rights of white men and African Americans during this era.
White men saw expanded voting rights through the elimination of property requirements, while African Americans were still excluded from voting.
Compare the voting rights of white men and women during this era.
White men saw expanded voting rights through the elimination of property requirements, while women were still excluded from voting.
Compare Adams' and Jackson's presidencies.
Adams prioritized merit-based appointments, while Jackson embraced the spoils system and populist policies.
Compare the nomination of candidates by state legislature and political nominating conventions.
State legislatures were less democratic, while political nominating conventions allowed for a more democratic process with rank-and-file member participation.
Compare the role of state legislatures and popular vote in choosing electors.
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.
Compare the political landscape before and after the Election of 1828.
Before: Era of Good Feelings, one-party system. After: Second Party System, rise of Jacksonian Democracy.
What was the Election of 1824?
No candidate won a majority of electoral votes, leading to a House decision and accusations of a 'corrupt bargain'.
What was the 'Corrupt Bargain'?
Alleged deal where Henry Clay supported John Quincy Adams in the 1824 election, and Adams appointed Clay Secretary of State.
What was the Election of 1828?
Andrew Jackson defeated John Quincy Adams in a landslide victory, marking the rise of Jacksonian Democracy.
What was the significance of the lifting of property requirements for voting?
Significantly increased the number of white men eligible to vote, expanding democratic participation.
What was the impact of the introduction of the secret ballot?
Ensured voters could cast their votes without fear of intimidation.
What was the effect of the rise of political parties in the 1820s and 1830s?
Political parties mobilized more of the population, encouraging greater political participation.
What was the role of the Workingmen's Party?
Empowered ordinary citizens to take a more active role in politics.
What was the impact of the expansion of the press?
Newspapers and magazines increased access to information and political ideas for the general public.
What was the effect of the abolition of property qualifications for voting?
Increased the number of eligible voters.
What was the significance of the popular vote in presidential elections during this era?
All states except South Carolina adopted the practice of allowing voters to choose their electors to the electoral college.
Who was Andrew Jackson?
President who championed the 'common man' and expanded political participation; key figure in Jacksonian Democracy.
Who was John Quincy Adams?
President known for merit-based appointments and political opposition from Jackson supporters.
Who was Henry Clay?
A presidential candidate in 1824, later became Secretary of State under Adams after the 'corrupt bargain'.
Who was Martin Van Buren?
Key political figure who helped secure Adams' victory in 1824 and later opposed him, leading to the rise of the Democratic Party.
What was William H. Crawford's role in the Election of 1824?
One of the four Democratic-Republican candidates in the Election of 1824.
What was Andrew Jackson's contribution?
Advocated for greater political participation and representation for ordinary citizens.
What was John Quincy Adams's contribution?
Prioritized merit over political loyalty in appointments.
What was Martin Van Buren's contribution?
Instrumental in securing Adams' victory in the House of Representatives.
What was Henry Clay's contribution?
Threw his support to Adams in the Election of 1824, leading to Adams' victory.
What was Andrew Jackson's impact on voter turnout?
His campaign led to a significant increase in voter turnout and political engagement.