Andrew Jackson - Old Hickory
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War hero in New Orleans ­ war of 1812
Final battle of the war that didn't need to happen but was a victory for the country
Increases nationalism
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Runs for president twice
First is against John Quincy Adams ­ 1824
Adams wins
Runs again in 1828 ­ wins
Defeats Adams
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1824 ­ Election Extremely Popular
First time the Popular vote is kept track of
http://www.history.com/videos/scandal­disrupts­jackson­cabinet#jacksons­personality­and­legacy
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The election of 1828 was "ugly"
Opponents attacked his marriage to wife Rachel
Rachel married Andrew Jackson before her divorce was final
Newspapers leaked this information to the public
Public opinion on marriage and divorce much different than today
Henry Clay
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Just after the election of 1828 Rachel suffers a stroke and dies ­ 61 years old
Jackson will blame his political opponents and politics on the death of his wife
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His victory brings about the spoils system
Spoils System ­ the practice of giving political supporters positions in government as a reward for supporting the winning candidate.
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Jackson was a severe president
If you didn't like his policies you could leave or be fired.
http://www.history.com/videos/scandal­disrupts­jackson­cabinet#scandal­disrupts­jackson­cabinet
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