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The Age of Jackson: Transformative Elections of 1824 and 1828

Explore the pivotal years of 1824 and 1828 in American politics with James Monroe's retirement, the 'Corrupt Bargain,' and Andrew Jackson's divisive victory. Witness the birth of two-party politics and the expansion of voting rights, setting the stage for a new era in US governance.

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The Age of Jackson: Transformative Elections of 1824 and 1828

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  1. The Age of Jackson

  2. The Election of 1824 • Following Washington’s precedent, James Monroe retires after two terms in 1824 • The Republican caucus selects William Crawford to be the next president • Other Republicans are upset by this and run for president against Crawford, including. . . • Jackson wins? • The “Corrupt Bargain”

  3. A New Era in American Politics • The Republican party splits into two parties: the National Republicans led by JQA, and the Democratic party led by Jackson • The election of 1824 changes the expectations of voters • Voting rights expand • Nominating conventions replace caucuses

  4. The Election of 1828 • One of the dirtiest elections in US history • The election of Andrew Jackson • Inauguration of the “people’s President” • The “spoils system” • Jackson increases the power of the Presidency

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