Notes 8B: Jacksonian Democracy Chapter 12 Lesson 1 Definitions Frontier: (n) the land that is the furthest extent

of a countrys inhabited regions. Mudslinging: (n) a method in election campaigns that uses gossip and lies to make an opponent look back. Bureaucracy: (n) a system in which nonelected officials carry out laws Spoils system: (n) practice of handing out government jobs to supporters Notes I. Who became president in the Election of 1828? (p. 327) a. Andrew Jackson, who belonged to the Democrats party formerly part of the Democratic Republicans Party. What personal qualities did Americans admire about Andrew Jackson? (p.327) a. He was a patriot, a self-made man, and a war hero. How did Andrew Jackson expand voting rights? (p. 327) a. In the nations early years, only white men who owned property or paid taxes could vote. b. By the 1820s white men who didnt own property (e.g. factory workers) could vote. c. Women, African Americans, and Native Americans still could not vote. How did Andrew Jackson reward his supporters? (p. 327-28) a. After taking office in 1829, Andrew Jackson fired many federal workers and replaced them with his supporters. b. The fired employees were unhappy. c. This practice of replacing current government employees with supporters of the winner is called the spoils system. d. Because Jackson had won the elections, Jackson believed his supporters had the right to the benefits.

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Notes 8B: Jacksonian Democracy Chapter 12 Lesson 1 Definitions Frontier: (n) ____________________________________________________________ Mudslinging: (n) _________________________________________________________ Bureaucracy: (n) ________________________________________________________ Spoils system: (n) ________________________________________________________ Notes I. Who became president in the Election of 1828? (p. 326-327) a. ______________________, who belonged to the ____________ party formerly part of the Democratic Republicans Party. What personal qualities did Americans admire about Andrew Jackson? (p.327) a. He was a ____________, a ____________ man, and a ___________ hero. How did Andrew Jackson expand voting rights? (p. 327) a. In the nations early years, only white ___________ who owned ___________or paid ___________ could vote. b. By the ___________, white ___________ who didnt own property (e.g. ___________ workers) could vote. c. ___________, ___________ Americans, and Native ___________still could not vote. How did Andrew Jackson reward his supporters? (p. 327-28) a. After taking office in 1829, Andrew Jackson ___________ many ___________ workers and replaced them with his supporters. b. The fired employees were unhappy. c. This practice of replacing current government ___________ with ___________ of the winner is called the ___________ system. d. Because Jackson had won the ___________, Jackson believed his ___________ had the right to the benefits.

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Essay on Spoils System- DUE FRIDAY, 2/21/14!! The Spoils system is the practice of handing out government jobs to supporters as a reward. In an essay at least of a page, make an argument for whether you agree or disagree with this practice? Provide at least 2 reasons along with examples to support your claim. Provide at least one counterargument. Must have a thesis statement: 1-2 lines that states your opinion+ reason.

Essay on Spoils System- DUE FRIDAY, 2/21/14!! The Spoils system is the practice of handing out government jobs to supporters as a reward. In an essay at least of a page, make an argument for whether you agree or disagree with this practice? Provide at least 2 reasons along with examples to support your claim. Provide at least one counterargument. Must have a thesis statement: 1-2 lines that states your opinion+ reason.

Essay on Spoils System- DUE FRIDAY, 2/21/14!! The Spoils system is the practice of handing out government jobs to supporters as a reward. In an essay at least of a page, make an argument for whether you agree or disagree with this practice? Provide at least 2 reasons along with examples to support your claim. Provide at least one counterargument. Must have a thesis statement: 1-2 lines that states your opinion+ reason.

Essay on Spoils System- DUE FRIDAY, 2/21/14!! The Spoils system is the practice of handing out government jobs to supporters as a reward. In an essay at least of a page, make an argument for whether you agree or disagree with this practice? Provide at least 2 reasons along with examples to support your claim. Provide at least one counterargument. Must have a thesis statement: 1-2 lines that states your opinion+ reason.