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“Old Hickory” Wallops Clay in 1832

(Jackson). “Old Hickory” Wallops Clay in 1832. (Clay). Election of 1832. Three primary candidates: Andrew Jackson (Democratic) Henry Clay (National Republican) William Wirt (Anti-Masonic) Wirt (least popular candidate) . Third Party Involvement. Anti-Masonic Party

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“Old Hickory” Wallops Clay in 1832

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  1. (Jackson) “Old Hickory” Wallops Clay in 1832 (Clay)

  2. Election of 1832 • Three primary candidates: • Andrew Jackson (Democratic) • Henry Clay (National Republican) • William Wirt (Anti-Masonic) • Wirt (least popular candidate) 

  3. Third Party Involvement • Anti-Masonic Party • Opposed secrecy of Masonic Order • “Energized” by New York murder • Appealed to suspicions of secret societies • Contained many evangelical Protestants • Wanted to use political power to effect reforms

  4. National Nominating Conventioins • Very large amount of people • Formal Platforms • Candidates publicized their opinions

  5. Outcome of the Election • Andrew Jackson (Democratic) wins with • 219 Electoral Votes • 687,502 Popular Votes • Henry Clay (National Republican) loses with • 49 Electoral Votes • 530,189 Popular Votes • William Wart ( Anti-Masonic) loses with • 7 Electoral Votes • 100,715 Popular Votes

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