JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACY 1825 1850
DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA BY ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE
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Capitalism
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Spoils System
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Corrupt Bargain
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The Caucus System
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Detailed explanation-1: -As national politics polarized around Jackson and his opposition, two parties grew out of the old Republican Party–the Democratic Republicans, or Democrats, adhering to Jackson; and the National Republicans, or Whigs, opposing him.
Detailed explanation-2: -In the aftermath of the election, Jackson’s supporters accused Adams and Henry Clay of having reached a “corrupt bargain” in which Clay helped Adams win the contingent election in return for the position of Secretary of State.
Detailed explanation-3: -Presidency. President Andrew Jackson firmly established that presidents could be more than just mere executives enforcing laws. He set the precedent of the president as the sole representative of “the people” and, as such, could wield power broadly to carry out their will.
Detailed explanation-4: -Jackson’s string of military success, despite the obstacles he faced, the poor results of other military leaders during the War of 1812 and his stunning victory at New Orleans made him a celebrated national hero, revered above all others except George Washington.