The Elections of 1824 and 1828
First, let's define suffrage (p.628).
Next, Read p.377 'Expanded Voting Rights' and summarize suffrage in 1800, then summarize suffrage in 1830, and finally, write how suffrage changed from 1800 to 1830 in your reflection, as shown in the graphic above.
The next assignment is to read about John Q. Adams and the election of 1824 on pages 374-375. Answer the questions in the graphic above in your journal on page 84.
Watch a video of the interactive map. Notice how all the people running are representing the same political party. Things to consider are 'Why did Jackson lose the election if he won more states' votes and had more electoral votes and popular votes. To find out, watch this video that explains how Jackson come back to win the election of 1828.
At last, Andrew Jackson! Read page 376 'Election of 1828' and answer the questions in the graphic above. Be sure to put these on page 83 in the notes section of Andrew Jackson.
Important Take Aways
- The election of 1824 was the birth of modern politicks with a corrupt bargain taking place.
- Andrew Jackson was elected due to the increase in suffrage. He was favored southern democratic states.
Finally, your exit ticket is to predict what the spoils system is:
'I think the spoils system is about...'
'I think the spoils system is about...'