20 April Think ‘bout it: If you became President would you place your friends into positions of power, even if they weren’t the most qualified? Explain Today, I will be able to explain the results of the Election of 1828 and Jackson’s time as President To receive any credit for 11.1 /11.3 I must see it before the end of today. I will need to see your 12.1. 12.2: pages 329-32
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20 April
Think ‘bout it: If you became President would you place your friends into positions of power, even if they weren’t the most qualified? Explain
Today, I will be able to explain the results of the Election of 1828 and Jackson’s time as President
To receive any credit for 11.1 /11.3 I must see it before the end of today.
I will need to see your 12.1.
12.2: pages 329-32
New Way of Selection
Old way, Caucus: Think of a few wealthy powerful men making decisions in a cloudy cigar-smoke filled room. “King makers”
New way, National Convention: Delegates from all states chose the party’s nominee for President. Nat’l Conventions are still held today.
Voting Requirements
Depiction of Jackson’s Inauguration Day.
Jackson as President
The Election of 1828
Spoils system: Jackson fired most government employees and hired his supporters (**today, it is normal for a Cabinet to be replaced and ambassadors, but not regular government employees). “To the victor belong the spoils”
Kitchen Cabinet: Due to the spoils system most of his cabinet wasn’t qualified so he frequently met with unofficial advisors regarding important matters. (Not confirmed by the Senate)