The Election of 1828: Jackson's Victory
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Jacksonian Democracy: History and Significance
Lesson Plans by Richard Cleggett
Andrew “Old Hickory” Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, was a military veteran and a ruthless politician. He rose to power on a wave of populist appeal, and was central in shaping early America. Learn more with Storyboard That.
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Jacksonian Democracy lesson plans - the Election of 1828
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- Slide: 1
- WHO?
- Andrew Jackson would win a major victory in the presidential Election of 1828. With support of a much larger voting contingent, and 70% of the electoral votes, Jackson redeems what he considered a 'corrupt bargain' in the previous Election of 1824.
- Slide: 2
- WHAT?
- The Election of 1828 was much anticipated. Adams had left the presidency unpopular in many of his policies. Jackson, armed with an image catering to the 'common man', secured a strong victory, leading to what will become a 'Jacksonian Democracy'.
- Slide: 3
- WHEN?
- 1824
- X
- 1828
- The Election of 1828 had been in the making since the results of the Election of 1824. The election will result in Jackson's victory and a strong case for his run in 1832.
- Slide: 4
- WHERE?
- We got the Vote!
- The Election of 1828 is unique; voter eligibility greatly expanded to landowners and 'the common man'. New voters in the Ohio River Valley and recently settled western lands worked to Jackson's advantage.
- Slide: 5
- WHY?
- Finally! VICTORY FOR THE COMMON MAN!
- Jackson secured victory for several reasons. Adams presidency proved to be unpopular. In addition, Jackson appealed to more common voters with his position as both a war hero and staunch opponent of the federal government influence.
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