HIST 108 Chapter Notes - Chapter Summary: Indian Removal Act, Cherokee Phoenix, Corrupt Bargain
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Collapse of the 2 party system by 1820. Jacksonian democracy: a nation that is more for the common man, a term increasingly in vogue during the early 19th century (but applies primarily to white men) Nation as a whole becomes more democratic on the local, state, and federal levels. More people are getting involved in movements, voting, riots. Andrew jackson / john quincy adams - secretary of state. No ones receives enough electoral votes to win. Election, as per the constitution goes to the house of representatives. John q adams is declared the winner after he secures the support of henry clay of kentucky - who is made secretary of state. Jacksons supporters call this the corrupt bargain of 1824. The adams administration is immediately criticized for the corrupt bargain. he also struggles to maintain party unity with andrew jackson looming as a political threat for 1828.
