Chapter 9 Section 1: Jacksonian Democracy

What is the main reason that national conventions were held? Slide 3

• To discuss the successes of other parties

• To select a party candidate

• To make choices about American expansion

• To discuss world events

This term describes a system where a person gets to give all the jobs to those people who help him become president? Slide 3

• Spoil system

• Jacksonian Democracy

• Nomination Conventions

• Kitchen Cabinet

What type of economy did the North have during this era, or time? Slide 5

• Large scale plantations worked by slaves

• Large factories owned by rich white men

• There was only fishing factories

• Car companies and airplane manufactures

What type of economy did the South have during this era? Slide 5

• Fishing factories

• Steel Factories

• Large manufacturing factories

• Large scale plantations worked by slaves

Which is an illustration of John Calhoun? Slide 4

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Why were average Americans worried during this era? Slide 6

• The wealthy were giving away money

• The wealthy were starting to control many aspects

• The British were about to attack again

• The French were thinking about invading their homes

What major reform was made during Jacksonian Democracy? Slide 8

• Slavery was abolished

• White men who did not own land could vote as well

• Women could now vote

• Highways were built so cars could travel far

Why did many believe that Jackson should not be allowed as president of the United States? Slide 10

• He did not respect the position of president

• He was too serious to be president

• He had lost too many wars while in the army

• He was not smart enough to be president

Which event occurred last in the timeline of events in Jackson's events? Slide 2

• Jackson served in the U.S. House of Representatives

• Jackson served in the tennessee Supreme Court

• Jack served in US supreme court

• Jackson served as president of the United States.

HLQ Pg 285 Based on this section why would participation in democracy increase at this time?

• Laws changed that allowed all people to protest

• People were worried so they used their right to vote to make changes

• Citizens finally realized that they could participate

• The government encourage people to participate more