What Was The Impact Of The Election Of 1824

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The aftermath of the war of 1812 cause an explosion of nationalistic feelings. The new sense of pride destroyed old political barriers by lessening voter requirements. Prior to 1815 only white, property male owners could vote for presidential elections. Between 1815 to 1840 American political system change,you became to see the rise of political participation by the common man throughout this time period, as both the number of voters and differing campaign tactics increased.The age of reform, and political campaign styles were incredibly important in the changes of political participation.In the Election of 1824 you got to see John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay in a crooked deal that became known as the “corrupt Bargain”. John Q.Adam agreed to make Henry Clay his secretary of state in return for him to be president. Because of this the next president will not be chosen behind closed doors.The impact the election of 1824 had was it ended the old ways of campaigning and also started the transition into the …show more content…

Candidates campaigns consisted name calling, and lies to make the other party candidates look bad. Examples, Jackson's Mother being called a prostitute and his wife being accused of adultery.While Adams were being accused of turning his pool table and chess set into a gambling piece and furniture. In the election of 1828 about 60 percent of the the voter were eligible perception while in in 1824 election about 27 percent were eligible to vote. An outcome of grand increas of voters, was a grand increase of political realm of the nation. Although most individuals whom were granted the rights to vote saw it as extremely positive change in all aspects, there were few who viewed the concept of voting as chaotic concept , they stated that “The tendency of the universal suffrage is to jeopardize the rights of the property and the principles of liberty.” (Doc B) everyone have the right to

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