Learn: Era of Good Feelings and Jacksonian Democracy

What was the Era of Good Feelings?

A period of increased national unity after the War of 1812.

Why did the Era of Good Feelings end?

Regional conflicts and disagreements over slavery and economic policies increased.

What was the American System?

Henry Clay's plan for a national bank, protective tariffs, and internal improvements.

What were internal improvements?

Transportation projects, such as roads and canals, that supported trade.

What was the Missouri Compromise of 1820?

Missouri entered as a slave state and Maine as a free state; slavery was restricted in much of the remaining Louisiana Purchase north of 36°30′.

Why was the Missouri Compromise important?

It temporarily balanced free and slave states but showed growing sectional conflict.

What was the Monroe Doctrine?

The 1823 policy warned European powers against new colonies or interference in the Americas.

What was the election of 1824?

A presidential election between Jackson, Adams, Clay, and Crawford.

Who were the candidates in 1824?

Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, and William H. Crawford.

Why did the House decide the election of 1824?

No candidate received a majority of electoral votes.

Who received the most electoral votes in 1824?

Andrew Jackson, with 99 votes, but he lacked a majority.

Why was Henry Clay excluded from the House vote?

Only the top three electoral candidates could be considered.

What role did Henry Clay play in the election?

As Speaker of the House, he supported John Quincy Adams.

Who won the election of 1824?

John Quincy Adams, chosen by the House of Representatives.

What was the "Corrupt Bargain"?

Jackson's supporters accused Adams of rewarding Clay with the secretary of state position for his support.

Why did Jackson believe the election was unfair?

He received the most electoral votes but lost the House decision.

What happened to Henry Clay after the election?

Adams appointed him secretary of state, fueling accusations of a deal.

How did the Corrupt Bargain affect the 1828 election?

Jackson's supporters used it to attack Adams and gain support.

Who was John Quincy Adams?

The sixth president, elected by the House in 1824.

Who was Andrew Jackson?

A military leader who became the seventh president in 1829.

What was significant about the election of 1828?

Jackson defeated Adams and gained strong support from ordinary white men.

What was the "Rise of the Common Man"?

More ordinary white men gained political influence as voting restrictions eased.

How did voting rights change in the early 1800s?

Many states removed property requirements for white male voters; women and most Black Americans remained excluded.

How did the Democratic-Republican Party change?

It split into competing groups, and Jackson's supporters formed the Democratic Party.

What was the convention system?

Party members met to choose their presidential candidates.

Why was the election of 1828 a watershed election?

It marked a shift toward broader white male participation and Jacksonian politics.

How did Jackson campaign against Adams?

He portrayed Adams as an elite politician involved in the Corrupt Bargain.

What was Jackson's view of presidential power?

He believed the president should use strong executive authority.

What was the Age of Jackson?

The period from 1829 to 1837, marked by expanded white male participation and political conflict.

What was Jacksonian Democracy?

A movement promoting political participation for ordinary white men, but not equal rights for everyone.