Chapter 9-Jacksonian America 1. The Rise of Mass Politics 1. The Expanding Electorate 1. No economic equality‚ but transformation of American politics to extend the right to vote to new groups. Until 1820s most states limited franchise to white landowners. Changes began in West w/ Constitutions guaranteeing right to vote to all white males—eastern states did likewise in order to stop exodus of people 2. Change provoked resistance- MA conservatives wanted property requirement‚ state eventually
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AP U.S. History Chapter 11 Study Guide 1. What was de Tocqueville’s observation about the way democracy played itself out in America? He claimed that the most able men were rarely placed in the positions they deserved—those at the head of affairs. He also said ordinary citizens ignored important issues of public policy‚ refused to elect their intellectual superiors to office‚ and willingly assented to the politicians and leaders that lied to gain people’s support. 2. What is the
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JOHN C. MAXWELL • Character is more than talk • Talent is a gift but character is a choice • Character brings lasting success with people • Leaders cannot rise above the limitations of their character The First Impressions Can Seal the Deal • • • • • Be positive and love life Show others how perfect they are. Give people hope Share yourself Share your precious moments with people and make them feel they are special. It Separates Doers From Dreamers • • • Commitment starts in the heart Commitment
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several years before Jackson became president. In the Election of 1824‚ Jackson had the most popular and electoral votes‚ but did not win the election. Because the vote was split four ways‚ he did not have the majority of the Electoral College and John Quincy Adam became president. Jackson supporters believed that voters were told to vote for Adams or Clay through secret political maneuvers. They accused them of making a "corrupt bargain." Adams and Jackson both ran for president again in the
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spoke for the west. Although he was a sectional leader‚ Clay has been called one of the most nationalistic leaders in America ’s history. Clay had always tried to improve national unity‚ but unfortunately‚ many of his ideas never went into effect. John C. Calhoun was the sectional representative for the south. He was an opinionated man‚ and believed the states should have more power than the federal government. Calhoun also
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running for presidency: John Quincy Adams‚ Andrew Jackson‚ Henry Clay‚ and William Crawford. Andrew Jackson had the most electoral votes‚ but it was not a majority‚ so the voting went to the House of Representatives. John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay made a deal that came to be known as the Corrupt Bargain. Henry Clay being the speaker of the house knew he would have an opportunity to sway the votes. He promised to help Adams if‚ when elected he made Clay the Secretary of State. John Quincy Adams was elected
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"Andrew Jackson‚ I am given to understand‚ was a patriot and a traitor. He was one of the greatest of generals‚ and wholly ignorant of the art of war. A writer brilliant‚ elegant‚ eloquent‚ and without being able to compose a correct sentence‚ or spell words of four syllables. The first of statesmen‚ he never devised‚ he never framed a measure. He was the most candid of men‚ and was capable of the profoundest dissimulation. A most law-defying‚ law-obeying citizen. A stickler for discipline‚ he never
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Crisis displayed the attempt of the citizen’s to achieve the securing of the blessings of liberty‚ yet the citizen’s attempt failed. In 1819‚ Andrew Jackson was elected as President of the United States. In 1824‚ during his attempt of re-election‚ John Quincy Adams’ won the election over him. Supporters of Jackson were upset by this election‚ so they attempted to sabotage Adam’s presidency. Jacksonian’s pushed a proposal through Congress‚ which would raise tariffs significantly on manufactured items
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River and culminated in the capture of the fortified Confederate city of Vicksburg. The two main contenders in the entire campaign were the Army of Tennessee led by Major General Ulysses S. Grant and the Army of Mississippi led by Lieutenant General John C. Pemberton. The beginning of the Vicksburg Campaign started when the Army of Tennessee crossed the Mississippi River south of Vicksburg and the march east towards Jackson‚ Mississippi. General Grant soon captured Jackson‚ the capitol of Mississippi
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US History 7.1 Industry and Transportation The Transportation Revolution Improving the Roads Turnpike Roads - users had to pay a toll only a few made a profit‚ didn’t do the intended purpose National Road - only decent road‚ made of crushed rock The Steamboat Goes Commercial main advance in transportation made it easier and faster to travel Canals Boom canals made it easier to transport between farms and cities Erie Canal - best known canal of the era Railroads Further Ease Horses
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