Students,
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, December 5, 2013. Students, essay questions should be
answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing
content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and
paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate
and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1)
question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based
on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st
paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before
submitting
your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension
Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays
by Monday, December 9, 2013, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3
sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and
explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will
allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help
critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10
points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs.
Ladd.
Select one of the following questions:
1. How did two of the following contribute to changes in the political process during the Jacksonian era?
A. Universal White Male Suffrage
B. Popular election of the President
C. Spoils System
2. Compare and contrast the policies of the Jacksonian Democrat and Whig parties of the 1830s with the Democratic Republican and Federalist parties of the 1800s.
1. How did two of the following contribute to changes in the political process during the Jacksonian era?
ReplyDeleteA. Universal White Male Suffrage
B. Popular election of the President
C. Spoils System
Universal male suffrage was instituted during the time of the 1800's in some countries. The law stated that an adult male had to be white and had to own land in order for them to be able to vote. Which mean that only the rich white man could vote, most of them didn't vote even though they were eligible to vote. When Andrew Jackson became president he changed it so that all WHITE adult male can vote, which resulted in an increase in voting.
The spoils system, which is also known as the patronage system, is when a political party gives government jobs, after winning an election, to its supporters, friends and/or relatives as a reward for helping them win the election. The Pendleton act was the solution to the spoil system, but it only applied to jobs held by political supporters.
Compare and contrast the policies of the Jacksonian Democrat and Whig parties of the 1830s with the Democratic Republican and Federalist parties of the 1800s.
ReplyDeleteThe Democratic Republican Party of the Jeffersonian became factionalized in the 1820s. Jacksonian Democracy was a political movement toward a greater democracy for the common man. Which were for small farmers who were white and owned land. Which were mainly Jackson supporters. Jackson's supporters began to form the modern Democratic Party; they fought the rival Adams and Anti-federalist, which soon emerged as the Whigs.
Jackson’s destruction of the Bank sparked a heated debate within the leadership of the Democratic Party. People such as Clay and Webster, believed that Jackson had violated the Constitution in killing the Bank and introduced a motion to censure the president. Also they looked at him as more of a king than a president. Other politicians soon followed and Clay and Webster quickly became the leaders of a new political faction. Calling themselves the Whigs, they stood against Jackson and in favor of progressive social reforms, better education, internal improvements, and limits on westward expansion. The Whigs embraced the transition to a market economy and thus won support from the wealthy manufacturers in the North as well as the cotton-growing plantation owners in the South.
i agree good points
DeleteCompare and contrast the policies of the Jacksonian Democrat and Whig parties of the 1830s with the Democratic Republican and Federalist parties of the 1800s.
ReplyDeleteA political party of the United States during the era of Jacksonian democracy. Considered integral to the Second Party System and operating from the early 1830s to the mid-1850s, the party was formed in opposition to the policies of President Andrew Jackson and his Democratic Party. In particular, the Whigs supported the supremacy of Congress over the presidency and favored a program of transformation and economic protection. The Democratic Party was formed in the 1830s around President Andrew Jackson and the primary domestic issues of banking and tariffs, which consumed much of Jackson's term.
When the Democratic Republican Party of the Jeffersonian became factionalized in the 1820s, Jacksonian Democracy was a political movement toward a greater democracy for the common man. Jackson’s destruction of the Bank sparked a heated debate within the leadership of the Democratic Party..
i agree but you didnt compare and contrast it
Delete2.) Compare and contrast the policies of the Jacksonian Democrat and Whig parties of the 1830s with the Democratic Republican and Federalist parties of the 1800s
ReplyDeleteThe Whigs and Democrats were in opposition to each other from 1840 to 1861 but both encountered intra-party sectionalism over slavery.The American Whigs formed in opposition to Andrew Jackson, who they perceived as intent on destroying American commerce and industry. Most of the founders of the Whig party were the heirs of Jeffersonian democracy and the Democratic-Republican Party. Led by Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams, the Whigs drew on a Jeffersonian tradition of compromise and balance in government, national unity, territorial expansion, and support for a national transportation network and domestic manufacturing.
One of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party.Southern Democrats
Members of the U.S. Democratic Party who reside in the American South. In the 19th century, they were the definitive pro-slavery wing of the party, opposed to both the anti-slavery Republicans (GOP) and the more liberal Northern Democrats.The Democratic Party was formed in the 1830s around President Andrew Jackson and the primary domestic issues of banking and tariffs, which consumed much of Jackson's term. Democrats strongly favored American expansion to new farm lands and the acquisition of new territories. Subsequently, Democrats supported President Polk and the Mexican War. Democrats also opposed elites, industrialists, and the Bank of the United States, which they believed would build up industry at the expense of the yeoman farmer. However, like the Whigs, Democrats were divided along sectional lines on the slavery issue.
I like how you put your information in order. Helps the reader to get a good point of view of what you're talking about.
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ReplyDelete1. How did two of the following contribute to changes in the political process during the Jacksonian era?
ReplyDeleteA. Universal White Male Suffrage
B. Popular election of the President
C. Spoils System
Universal White Male Suffrage was the fact all white males could vote. By the they wasn't rich or owned much land they was still able to vote and have a voice. No black males could vote, either women. In the begging before the Jackson era only white rich males was able to vote and make rules.
Spoils System was when you choose friends and family to be in your cabin. Such as Andrew Jackson choose his bestfriend to be the security of the Graud. The Pendleton act was the solution to the spoil system, but it only applied to jobs held by political supporters.If you was on the opposite side then you wont have work in Jackson cabin
Your information is well put. Every fact has a reasoning behind it.
DeleteYour statements are very true.
DeleteThere were many political personalities that contributed to political parties in different ways. The election of 1828 was run on the personalities of Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams instead of on the issues important of the day. Because it was run on personalities and not issues, Jackson was able to prevail. This election is where the supporters of Jackson began to call themselves the Democratic Party and the former Democratic-Republicans were replaced by the National Republicans who were in support of Adams. There were more changes that came about in the election of 1832. Andrew Jackson had made many enemies during his first term as president. The National Republicans joined with Jackson's opponents to form the Whig party. The one thing the unified the Whig party was their dislike for Jackson and they nominated Henry Clay to run against him in the election of 1832.
ReplyDeleteStates rights was a major issue that contributed to the reemergence of political parties. Jackson proposed that once the federal debt had been paid off, the government would be able to distribute the surplus money among the states. This angered the westerners because if the government gave the surplus of money to the states then it would not be able to lower the price of public lands. The West proposed an alliance with the South based on this idea. Daniel Webster was able to prevent this from happening with a brilliant speech equating the position of states right to treason. This incident aided in the division of political ideas, which led to a separation of political parties.
I agree that many personalities contributed to the political parties.
Delete2. Compare and contrast the policies of the Jacksonian Democrat and Whig parties of the 1830s with the Democratic Republican and Federalist parties of the 1800s.
ReplyDeleteThe Whigs were nationalists and wanted the big business and commerce pushing the states forward while the Democrats favored the common man and farming. Democratic Republicans created the American System which created tariffs to protect industry, a national bank to foster commerce, and federal subsidies for internal improvements such as railroads and canals.The party was named in remembrance of a group in opposition to tyranny. It was destroyed over slavery issues as party members were both for and against slavery.The Jacksonian Democrats were worried that the economic modern market manipulation would lead to a rise in aristocrats. They believed in the common man which consisted of average wealth and occupation which was usually farming. They believed that the government should help these common folk to keep them driving the American economy and culture. Jacksonian Democrats expanded suffrage for white males in order to gain votes. Another way to gain power in Congress was the use of Patronage which was a policy of placing political supporters in office.
Federalists favored a strong central government with the power to control commerce, tax, declare war, and make treaties.Opposed the Revolution and opposed American support for the antimonarchy group. Supported Jay's Treaty as an effort to build better relations with Britain. And supported Alien & Sedition Acts as necessary to prevent growth of D-Rs and to limit criticism of Federalist officials. The Demorat-Republicans sought to limit the role of the national government, favoring local control. Supported the popular forces in the French Revolution and favored American assistance. Opposed Jay's Treaty more positive relations with France are favored.
Opposed, Alien & Sedition Acts along with the enlarged army, as a threat to citizen’s individual liberties.
Jawonki Moseley
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How did two of the following contribute to changes in the political process during the Jacksonian era?
A. Universal White Male Suffrage
B. Popular election of the President
The Universal White Male Suffrage stated that all white male could vote. Before this suffrage came out only rich white males who owned land can vote. The Universal White Male Suffrage was also named the Universal Manhood Suffrage. the Universal white male suffrage is a form of voting rights in which all white males within a political system are allowed to vote, regardless of income, property, religion, race, or any other qualification. The universal manhood suffrage is followed by a slogan, "one man, and one vote". In the United States, the rise of Jacksonian democracy in the 1820s led to a close approximation of universal manhood suffrage among whites being adopted in most states.
Normally when a president want to be elected they would try everything in their power to get the voters vote. Back then they did not have all 50 states they had 24 states so in order for them to be elected they would have to go for the largest population. Andrew Jackson had an electoral vote of 178 while John Quincy Adams electoral vote of 83. Andrew Jackson went with the large populated states that is how he became president. 15 states was with Andrew Jackson and 9 was with John Quincy Adams.
I agree with you Jawonki. You're very informational. I can better understand where you're coming from.
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