Jacksonian Democracy (1)

Bellringer: EOCT Review Questions

8. What was the purpose of the Navigation Acts?

a. to stop the middle passageb. to control the trans-Atlantic Tradec. to end the Atlantic slave traded. to halt the triangular trade

e. Explain Jacksonian Democracy, expanding suffrage, the rise of popular political culture, and

the development of American nationalism. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyFhnZi8eUA&feature=related

Election of 1824•Known as the “corrupt bargain”•Top Candidates: John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson•Because no clear majority- decision; went to House of Representatives

Elections of 1824 •Henry Clay (although out of the running) decided to back Adams •House of Representatives declare ADAMS the winner•Clay becomes Secretary of State•JACKSON IS FURIOUS!•Jackson begins to campaign for the next election immediately!

Election of 1828 -Voting rights were expanded in the early 1800s, many working class men could now vote

-Andrew Jackson wins the Presidential election in 1828-Jackson is seen as “The People’s President”

-Was an orphan, had little formal education, fought in several duels, and was the hero of the War of 1812

Rise of popular political culture

•Jackson’s presidential campaigns caused an increase in public participation in politics: -Campaign rallies were first introduced -Mudslinging: Both sides accused the other of wrongdoing and these accusations were turned into songs, buttons, and posters

Jacksonian Democracy

1.Jackson looked to strengthen the executive branch and weaken Congress2. Wanted UNIVERSAL MALE SUFFRAGE expanded voting rights to men without property too!3. Spoils system: appointed people to government jobs based on party loyalty4. favored Manifest Destiny5. Believed in Nullification6. Opposed National Bank

American Nationalism •Believed that the US was superior to other nations and people: -Most had the same religion (Protestant), language, and culture -Should expand (Manifest Destiny) to Jackson spread this belief

Indian Removal Act

•Jackson saw the Native Americans as an obstacle to Manifest Destiny•U.S. Government forced Native Americans off their land •Cherokee removal known as the “Trail of Tears”

Compare and Contrast these two images of Andrew Jackson

•Create a political cartoon of Andrew Jackson’s presidency. The cartoon can involve any topic of his presidency that we discussed-Jacksonian Democracy-Universal (White Male) suffrage-Nationalism-Indian Removal Act

Work Session

Step 1- Choose your topic

Step 2- Brainstorm a list of specific facts or ideas related to the topic

Step 3- Decide what message or opinion you want to explain

Step 4- Brainstorm caricatures, symbols, stereotypes, humor that can show your idea

Work Session-Create your cartoon

1. What is the subject (topic)?

2. Who are the characters and what do they represent?

3. What symbols are used and what do they mean?

4. What is the message or viewpoint the cartoon portrays?

Work Session-Cartoon analysis

Closing Activity

What do you think?

Do you think that Andrew Jackson was an American Hero or an Infamous Villain?

Why? Share your responses!