Jacksonian Democracy, 1820-1840

Andrew Jackson's presidency coincided with important changes in American politics.

1. Why did Jackson defeat John Quincy Adams so dramatically in the 1828 election? 

2.Discuss how Jackson benefited from, and contributed to, the vibrant political culture of the 1830s. 

3.How could the Jacksonians develop a coalition between two such different interests as southern planters and northern workers?

4.Compare the development of political parties in the 1790s (Federalists and Republicans) with the second development of parties in the 1830s (Whigs and Democrats). 

5.Were the parties of the 1830s in any way the descendants of the two of the 1790s? Or were they completely different?

 

 

Manifest Destiny, 1836-1848

6.What issues that led to friction between Americans in Texas and the Mexican government before independence.

7.How did each one increase tensions?

8.Was one more important than the others?

 

Question 1. Jackson defeated John Quincy Adam in the 1828 election based on his election pledge to restore democracy. Jackson championed for democratic ideas which were common to American citizens as compared to John Quincy Adams. John Quincy Adams was a corrupt politician hence America required a leader that would restore integrity.

Question 2. Jackson benefited and contributed to the vibrant political culture of the 1830s through gaining fame where he contributed to the democratic expansion. The right to vote was extended in America. People were moved with the ideas from Jackson which sought to liberate.

Question 3. Jackson could have developed a coalition between different interests as Southerner planters and Northern workers by creating a consensus. Differing segments in the political trail should be consulted and their ideas engaged to come up with a formidable plan for the country that prioritized advancement. Northerners and Southerners should have a seat at the table of consultation to reach an amicable plan that would have seen unity and political goodwill.

Question 4. Development of political parties in the 1790s and second development of political parties of the 1830s were influenced with ideologies. Individuals sought popularity from the people through political parties. Ideas influenced the popularity of the political parties though they embodied individuals. In both instances, two political parties emerged to become popular among voters in the United States of America. The first political parties were based on Constitutionality while the second political party were based on the financial structure of the country.

Question 5. The parties of the 1830s were descendants of the two in 1790s which championed for a governance system that was deemed fit in the United States of America. Political discourse that was discoursed sought to create a progressive and united America in both instances.

Question 6. Issues that led to friction between Americans in Texas and the Mexican government started slavery. Texans wanted annexation from Mexico to the United States which would allow slavery. Mexico demanded Americans in Texans to forcefully convert to Catholicism. Mexico leadership ruled Texas region through authoritarian governance which prompted opposition and revolt for annexation.

Question 7. The tension was increased during the process of manifest destiny as America sought for forceful expansion which Mexicans thought was an act of aggression. Tension increased based on the ideology of both countries from Mexico and America.

Question 8. There was no need for one to be important that the other. Concerns for the rule of law could have solved the crisis but Americans through to be superior to other countries based on the ideology of Manifest Destiny.

Step-by-step explanation

Question 1. Andrew Jackson sought a leadership position to support democracy. Democracy was an important ideal for Americans. Jackson sought to end corruption and make America a prosperous country which was contrary to the administration of Quincy Adams. The election of 1828 was a test for democracy which Jackson had sought to prioritize in his administration.

Question 2. Jackson benefited from and contributed to the vibrant political culture of the 1830s as he sought to expand democracy. Jackson had political goodwill during the time which made him start a new political party. The right to vote that were approved during the administration of Jackson while policies that would support ordinary citizens were implemented. Democracy required participation and people felt the need to be represented through the voting system that Jackson approved.

Question 3. Jackson could have developed a coalition with the Southerners and Northerners by engaging both sides and prioritizing what is a concern to them. Leadership requires people to take actions that are unpopular by seeking to engage both differing sides to create unity in society. A consensus could have been reached with both differing sides at a time to ensure unity.

Question 4. Political parties in the United States have emerged both in the 1790 and 1830 based on ideologies. 1790 the political parties emerged based on the demands from the Constitution while during 1830 financial structure of the country-influenced the political party structure. In both instances, some drivers influenced the ideologies of the political parties in 1790 and 1830 hence the differences that emerged from each side. Stark differences are engaged with each political party but they have an interest in the country.

Question 5. The parties were descendant from 1790 to 1830. The ideology was different but the structure of the political system was created where a certain political party would oppose the other to create a strong challenge on a quest to win the leadership of the country. Differing opinions emerged as away from the political party system from the two sides.

Question 6. Americans in Texas were opposed to practice slavery with the Mexican government which a contentious point of argument. America wanted to take Texas forcefully based on the narrative of Manifest destiny which the Mexican government considered an act of aggression. Mexicans forcefully implemented Catholicism in Texas which was against the will of Texans creating tensions. Mexico authoritarian leadership created tension in Texas which was a group of immigrants that sought liberty in the region.

Question 7. Through the American, Manifest Destiny forceful expansion was approved which a source of tension with the Mexican government. Americans wanted to annex Texas forcefully without prior authorization of Mexico which was an aggressive act.

Question 8. There was no one important than the other. Americans thought they were superior hence they would advance their interest overrunning foreign partners. Both countries could have engaged dialogue to prevent the tensions that were occasioned during the period with the annexation of Texas.