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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.
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I will need to see your 12.1.
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12.2: pages 329-32
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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.
Depiction of Jackson’s Inauguration
Day.
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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)
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Hated the National Bank. He thought it only
served the wealthy and used its power to
protect those people and their interests.
Jackson felt the national banking system was
“undemocratic”
Jackson eventually closes the national bank and
sets up “pet banks.” **Sorry you need to read**
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History v. Jackson
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Jackson
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Crash Course Jackson
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Spoils System
Kitchen Cabinet
Nullification
Worcester v. Georgia
Second Bank Charter
Indian Removal
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Name taken from a traditional British political party
that was opposed to absolute monarchs (meant to be
symbolic, regarding “King Andrew I”)
Created as an opposition to Jacksonian Democratic
Party.
Named after the Whigs of the American Revolution
= Another name for patriot
Believed in having a National Bank
Believed in the supremacy of Congress over the
President
4 Presidents (Harrison –died in office, Tyler, Taylordied in office, Fillmore)
Party begins to dissolve over slavery (Republican
party is formed Lincoln)