HIST 1377 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Locofocos, Freemasonry, Public Land
31 Mar 2017
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The outcome of the 1836 presidential election was partly the result of a nationwide economic boom. In 1838, forcible removal of the cherokees from georgia to the present-day state of. Election illustrates: the whigs" problem of divided leadership, the whigs" inability to find a single strong candidate, the continuing strength of jackson within the democratic party. Public land sales during the mid-1830s left the government with budget surpluses. During the age of jackson voting rights extended to most white men, not just property owners. Before the 1820s, most americans regarded political parties as evils to be avoided. Anti-masonry: movement in the 1820s, in response to widespread resentment of the society of freemasons. By 1828, presidential electors were elected by popular vote, in all states except south. Martin van buren emphasizes: party loyalty and preservation, party"s need for permanent opposition. Senator robert y. hayne of the state of south carolina, accused easterners of deliberately slowing western growth to maintain their power.
