john quincy adams 1824-1828 planting the seeds of a common revolution
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John Quincy Adams 1824-1828
Planting the seeds of a “common revolution”.
Democracy to most
Defining the period.
?Political trends.Impact of
sectionalism.“Down with King
Caucus”
Election of 1824
Nationalism is being replaced by sectionalism.
Mainly brought out by ?????Sectional candidates: Adams _________,
Crawford __________, Clay and Jackson ________.
All were Democratic-Republicans.The electorate voted along sectional lines.
Popular vote: Election of 1824
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A “corrupt bargain”?
Plurality v. majority.Jackson led in both electoral votes and
popular votes. House of Representatives had to decide
the winner between the top three.A hint of scandal: Does Clay support
Adams in return for the Secretary of States’ chair?
Impact
Adams wins, but bitter resentment is felt nationwide at the perceived injustice.
Time for a new two-party system:National-Republicans, later called Whigs.
Led by Clay, Adams, and later, Daniel Webster.
Support: mainly from bankers, merchants, manufacturers, and large landowners.
New parties
National Republicans Stance:Strong federal government.A national bank.Protective tariff.Favored the interests of business.Who’s party does this resemble?
_____????
Democrats
Led by Jackson and Martin Van Buren.Supported by:small farmers, newly emerging
businessmen, and city workers. (common folk)
Stance:Generally opposed an all-powerful
national government.
Urged greater democracy.Claimed to represent the common
man.
