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__Jacksonian Democracy__** THE JACKSONIAN APPEAL:
 * Best known as a war hero and Indian fighter, when he was elected president Jackson was a wealthy planter, land speculator, and slave owner.
 * As a relatively rough-hewn and poorly educated westerner, Jackson was a perfect symbol of the new democratization of American life. Jackson epitomized many American ideals; self-madeness, patriotism, generosity, morality, tenacity, and equal opportunity.
 * He was both an average and ideal American and was thereby able to draw support from every section and social class.
 * Symbol for an Age, a leader sprung from the people. Jackson had young Federalists in following. A Southern Planter, his mass appeal was as the epitome of American ideals.
 * Jackson could be charming, honest; there was never a doubt of his physical or moral courage. Fought duels—Benton, others.
 * He was charismatic but not intellectual; highly intelligent, shrewd, practical. A true westerner at heart, and a slave holder, Jackson resented the North and East.
 * Jackson had reputation as a hotheaded brawler who never forgave enemies.
 * The meaning of New Orleans was seen as a victory for the American farmer. Value of "undisciplined" fighters.
 * God is on our side, or nature = God. Will and self-determination will lead to victory every time. Jackson seen as a man of will.
 * The Charles Dickinson duel: pistols at 24 feet. Jackson decides to let Dickinson, a dead shot, fire first; wears loose clothing to disguise his outline. Jackson takes hit in breast; fires, but pistol half-cocked. Re-cocks, fires again, kills opponent. Jackson leaves field not letting anyone know he is hit. Bullet lodges near heart, stays there for life.
 * "If Andy Jackson decides on heaven, that’s where he’ll go!"
 * Epitomizes the self-made man.
 * Jackson grew in office, made the presidency more democratic, no longer a "dignified chief of state above politics." Jackson saw the office as a protection against the power usurpers of the House and Senate and the Court.

party || Electoral Vote Electoral Votes || Popular Vote popular vote || John C. Calhoun (SC) || Democrat Republican || 178 || 647,286 || Richard Rush (PA) || National Republican || 83 || 508,064 ||
 * Election of 1828 Candidates Election of 1828 Candidates || rty
 * Andrew Jackson (TN)
 * J. Q. Adams (MA)



calhoun John Q. Adams Richard Rush Jackson eliminated the property and religious qualifications for voting. Now, all white men could vote. His inauguration was very unruly and full of chaos. A ship's cable was stretched across the Capitol steps to keep the crowd back. At the end of the ceremony, the people rushed at Jackson in support and he had to protected while being escorted into the building. Jackson's victory was seen as a triumph for the common man and democracy. All of the spectaters were happy to see Jackson and all wanted to shake his hand.
 * 1. How did the easing of property qualifications influence the election of 1828?**
 * 2. What was unusual about Jackson's inaugeration?**
 * 5. What is your understanding of what Jacksonian Democracy is? How can you represent this understanding visually?**

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