WK3 Day 3 Notes - "JQA as President / The Election of 1828"

What kind of symbolism was associated with John Quincy Adams (JQA)?

Writer

What kind of symbolism was associated with Andrew Jackson (AJ)?

Fighter

In December 1825, what four things did JQA express support for in his first public address?

economy, banks, internal improvement (roads), and tariffs

What did JQA want to invest in that made him seem “out of touch” to log cabin voters?

a telescope (Lighthouse in the Sky)

When JQA purchased a pool table for the White House in 1826, what was the rumor that Jackson’s followers spread about it?

He used people’s tax money to purchase the pool table.

How did JQA respond to the rumors made on how he purchased a pool table?

He ignored them

When was the 50-year anniversary of the Battle of Saratoga?

1827

When JQA gave his speech at the 50-year celebration for the Battle of Saratoga, what 4th Century French play reference did he make?

Ebony & Topez!

Did commoners understand JQA’s 4th Century French play reference in his speech? How did they view him for making this reference?

No. They viewed him as out of touch.

In Summer of 1828, what did JQA introduce after his re-election?

Hint: It was unpopular in the South.

new tariff schedules

What was the Tariff of Abominations?

A tariff that raised taxes on imported manufactures to reduce foreign competition with American manufacturing.

How did Southerners feel about the Tariff of Abominations? Why?

Southerns didn’t like the tariffs. They felt that the tariff enhanced the interests of the Northern manufacturing industry at their expense.

How did JQA feel about the Tariff of Abominations?

He supported it

What were Jackson’s followers called?

The Jackson Press

Was the Election of 1824 viewed as fair by Jackson’s followers?

No. They called it a corrupt bargain.

What did AJ do 13 years after the Battle of New Orleans on January 8th, 1828?

He revisited New Orleans with his wife and they danced/celebrated with the common people for 3 nights.

How many candidates ran in the election of 1824? How many ran in the election of 1828?

4, 2

How were parties organized in 1824?

state/local committee meetings

How were parties organized in 1828?

more organized, Jackson-Democrats (log cabin voters) vs Adam’s Party

Was symbolism present in the election of 1824?

Yes, but only a little bit.

Was symbolism present in the election of 1828? Why did newspaper editors use it, if so?

Yes, and it was used a LOT. Newspaper editors found that selling symbolism & memorable stories would make them a lot of money quick.

How would you describe the results of the election of 1824?

unclear

How would you describe the results of the election of 1828?

close, but clear

How many electoral college votes did JQA have?

83(84?)

How many electoral college votes did AJ have? What percent of votes is that?

178 (52%)

What rumors were spread to try to tear down AJ’s reputation as a candidate?

When he fought in the War of 1812 and let American soldiers die, it made him a murderer.

What rumors were spread to try to tear down JQA’s reputation as a candidate?

He was a pimp