jackson before and after Flashcards
who wins the popular vote in 1824
jackson
who wins the electoral vote in 1824
no candidate wins
what did henry clay do for adams
he persuaded the house of representatives to vote for adams in and adams will make clay secretary of state
who wins the election of 1828
jackson
what was jacksons presidency a victory for
the common man
what did jackson belive
to let the people rule
why was jackson a man of the people
because he cam from nothing just like them
spoils system
giving government jobs to loyal supporters
what was good about the spoils system
it gave more people a chance to take part in the government
what was bad about the spoils system
people hired werent qualified and caused corruption
whats a kitchen cabinet
jacksons unofficial advisors
what did jackson want for banks
wanted state banks
who is nicholas biddle
the president of the US bank and wanted to keep it
what did clay, webster, and whigs want
to keep bank charter in 1832 (next election) hoping it will hurt jacksons chances of getting reelected
what was jacksons reaction to the whigs wanted to keep the bank charter
vetos bank because it only helps the rich,
what did jackson do about the banks and what did he make
only states can charter a bank called pet banks