1828: The Rise Of Democracy In The United States
In 1828 the election had several changes from the ones before. In 1812 more women and men worked in ports and factories, and many didn’t own property. This change inspired people to support workers right to vote. By 1821, 21 of 41 states had already began universal suffrage, allowing all white men to vote. Now this may not seem like that big of a change, because African Americans and women already could not vote right? Not only did they allow all men to vote, but they even began allowing women and free blacks to vote if they owned property in 1824 to 1828. More than a million Americans had voted by 1828, meaning that more than three times as many Americans had voted, than they did in 1824. These effects of all of this led to the changes today,
that allow anyone 18 or older, man and women, of any race the right to vote.
While all of this was happening, presidential candidates had their hands full organizing their campaigns and trying to make themselves look better than the other. John Quincy Adams, who was fluent in several languages, secretary of state for James Monroe, and mostly raised in Russia, became an enemy for Andrew Jackson. Andrew Jackson, was a hero from the Battle of New Orleans, who was also known as an Indian fighter. Like Washington, Andrew Jackson had experience in battle, but Adams also had experience in Politics like several of the previous presidents. The fighting began between the two when Jackson accused Adams of receiving help from Henry Clay, in order to win the election. When Adams won in 1824, the fight for presidency in 1828 became extremely evident.
Both campaigned for the popular vote in various ways. Jackson supporters had barbecues, parades, and rallies. They even had a theme song. Adams supporters spread rude rumors about Jacksons family, while Jackson spread rumors that Adam’s had “Royal Extravagances”. Jackson finally won the election, but these practices are still in effect today. Current president Trump and candidate Hillary Clinton, also spread rude rumors about each other. She claimed that he had ties with Russia and rigged the election, while he claimed that she had emails about something. Either way, voting rights to the way people campaign, are all effects of how we get to decide who is our next president.
that allow anyone 18 or older, man and women, of any race the right to vote.
While all of this was happening, presidential candidates had their hands full organizing their campaigns and trying to make themselves look better than the other. John Quincy Adams, who was fluent in several languages, secretary of state for James Monroe, and mostly raised in Russia, became an enemy for Andrew Jackson. Andrew Jackson, was a hero from the Battle of New Orleans, who was also known as an Indian fighter. Like Washington, Andrew Jackson had experience in battle, but Adams also had experience in Politics like several of the previous presidents. The fighting began between the two when Jackson accused Adams of receiving help from Henry Clay, in order to win the election. When Adams won in 1824, the fight for presidency in 1828 became extremely evident.
Both campaigned for the popular vote in various ways. Jackson supporters had barbecues, parades, and rallies. They even had a theme song. Adams supporters spread rude rumors about Jacksons family, while Jackson spread rumors that Adam’s had “Royal Extravagances”. Jackson finally won the election, but these practices are still in effect today. Current president Trump and candidate Hillary Clinton, also spread rude rumors about each other. She claimed that he had ties with Russia and rigged the election, while he claimed that she had emails about something. Either way, voting rights to the way people campaign, are all effects of how we get to decide who is our next president.