Election of 1828, Jacksonian Democracy, and Native American Removal

Personality & Character Issues

The Presidential Election of 1828 focused on these two issues

Common Man

Jackson's victory in 1828 was a victory for this group of people

Spoils System

Rewarding supporters with governmental jobs

Rotation in Office

The periodic replacement of officeholders

Harsh

Jackson's policy of Native American removal was considered this.

Cherokee

This group of Native Americans used the courts to try and resist removal

Electoral College

This determined the outcome of the Presidential Election of 1828

John Q. Adams

This Presidential candidate in 1828 was criticized for a "corrupt bargain."

Democracy

A form of government in which the people rule either directly or through elected representatives is known as this

Whites were land "hungry"

A reason why Native Americans were removed to western lands

Forced Removal

The policy of Jackson's Administration toward eastern Indian tribes

Trail of Tears

The forced removal of the Cherokee to Indian Territory was known as

Jacksonian Democracy

Dramatic expansion of political participation regardless of social class was known as this

Jacksonian Democracy Characteristics

Faith in the ability of people to govern themselves; Society based on more of one's achievements rather than family name; Increase voter turnout

Andrew Jackson

Winner of the Presidential election of 1828 (Popular & Electoral Votes)

Increase in voter turnout

Elimination of property qualifications; Awareness by the common man of how political decisions impact people's lives; The popularity of Jackson