3. THE ELECTION OF 1828
Andrew Jackson (Democrat) vs.
John Quincy Adams (Nat.
Republican)
• Rematch of 1824
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6. THE ELECTION OF 1828
• Jackson ran as a “common
man” and war hero
Jackson wins
7. HOW DID JACKSON
WIN?
Expansion of democracy
• Voting rights recently given to
all white men, not just
landholders
This was called Jacksonian
Democracy
9. JACKSON IN THE WHITE
HOUSE through
Supporters rewarded
the spoils system
Followed advice of his “Kitchen
Cabinet”
• Informal group of trusted
friends