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The 1828 US Presidential Election marked a significant shift in American politics with the establishment of a two-party system. It featured a rematch between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson, highlighting the end of the Era of Good Feelings. The election was characterized by mass appeal, personal politics, and an expanded electorate, though it still excluded women and minorities. Jackson's populist approach and victory ushered in the era of Jacksonian Democracy.
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The 1828 Presidential Election marked the end of the Era of Good Feelings and the establishment of a two-party system
National Republicans
The National Republicans, led by incumbent President John Quincy Adams, faced off against the Democratic Party in the 1828 election
Democratic Party
The Democratic Party, led by Andrew Jackson, coalesced around the figure of Jackson and emphasized mass appeal and personal attributes in their campaign
The 1828 election reflected the broader electorate after the extension of suffrage to all White male citizens, but still excluded women, Native Americans, and African Americans
The 1828 election was a rematch of the 1824 election, where Andrew Jackson had won the popular vote but lost the presidency in the House of Representatives to John Quincy Adams
The bitterness of the 1824 election set the stage for the intense rivalry of 1828, with Jackson positioning himself as the champion of the common man against the perceived elitism of the Adams political legacy
The 1828 election became a referendum on the direction of the nation, with Jackson's populist message resonating with the expanded electorate
President John Quincy Adams, representing the National Republicans, faced challenges during his campaign due to political strife and his perceived elitism
Andrew Jackson's compelling life story and populist message resonated with voters, and his campaign was innovative in its use of political rallies, slogans, and events
The 1828 election is often cited as the beginning of modern political campaigning in the United States, with candidates engaging with a wider, more diverse group of voters and utilizing campaign events and media to shape public perception
The 1828 election highlighted debates on issues such as protective tariffs and federal investment in infrastructure, which reflected regional tensions and differing views on the appropriate scope of federal authority
Andrew Jackson's victory in the 1828 election solidified the era of "Jacksonian Democracy" and increased political engagement among the public, but did not resolve issues such as states' rights
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Key parties in 1828 election
National Republicans led by J.Q. Adams vs. Democratic Party led by A. Jackson.
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1828 election's impact on campaigning
Shift to mass appeal and focus on candidates' personal attributes.
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Voting rights post-1828 election expansion
Extended to all White male citizens, excluding women, Native Americans, and African Americans.
