Question

The campaign of 1828 was unlike any other that had come before it. For the first time electors in most states were chosen by popular vote. The electorate had been expanded so that there was universal suffrage among white males. Suppose you had lived during the time period of the 1828 election. Would you have voted for Andrew Jackson? Write a well-constructed essay supporting either Andrew Jackson or the election of John Quincy Adams. 1: Determine your position and plan your essay by listing the reasons for it. 2: Be sure to back up your position with clearly stated reasons. Use at least one primary source. ( Will Mark Brainliest if correct and every step has been taken). ​

Answer 1

The presidential election of 1824 represents a watershed in American politics. The collapse of the Federalist Party and the illness of the "official candidate" of the Democratic-Republicans led to a slate of candidates who were all Democratic-Republicans. This led to the end of the Congressional Caucus system for nominating candidates, and eventually, the development of a new two-party system in the United States. In the election, Andrew Jackson won a plurality of both the popular and electoral vote. But John Quincy Adams became president. Four crucial elements of our election system were highlighted in the election of 1824: the nomination of candidates, the popular election of electors, the Electoral College, and the election of the president in the House when no candidate receives a majority in the Electoral College.

In this unit, students will read an account of the election from the Journal of the House of Representatives, analyze archival campaign materials, and use an interactive online activity to develop a better understanding of the election of 1824 and its significance.