Jacksonian Democracy

What change occurred in the early 1800's in the North?

• Small farms replaced large plantations

• Workshops were replaced by factories

• Nominating conventions were introduced

• Andrew Jackson became a national hero

What was the significant change in the South in the early 1800's?

• Factories replaced workshops

• Andrew Jackson was seen as a hero for the Common Man

• Large plantations were replacing small farms

• The rules for voting were changed

Who did people begin to look up to as the hero for the Common Man?

• The party leaders

• White men who did not own land

• Andrew Jackson

• Members of the Nominating Conventions

What was the change in voting rules during the early 1800's?

• Only landowners could vote

• Voting was restricted to party members

• White men who did not own land were allowed to vote

• Voting was open to all men regardless of race

What were Nominating Conventions?

• Meetings where only landowners could vote

• Gatherings where factories were built

• Events where party members chose the candidate

• Places where Andrew Jackson spoke to the Common Man

What is the period of expanding democracy from 1820-1830 known as?

• The Era of Good Feelings

• The Common Man's Era

• The Plantation Period

• Jacksonian Democracy

Which party was formed by Jackson's supporters during the Election of 1828?

• Federalist Party

• Whig Party

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

How was Jackson portrayed during the Election of 1828?

• As a Harvard Elite

• As the Common Man

• As a Military Hero

• As a Federalist Leader

Who was seen as a Harvard Elite in the Election of 1828?

• Jackson

• Adams

• Jefferson

• Burr

What did Jackson achieve in the Election of 1828?

• He lost by a narrow margin

• He won by a record number of electoral votes

• He won by a record number of popular votes

• He declined to run for presidency