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Andrew Jackson

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Andrew JacksonAndrew Jackson was born on March 15th of the year 1767. In the North / South Carolina border. He was the 7th president of the United States . He was president during the years 1829-1837 and led the democratic party.

The Election of 1824During the elections of 1824 the running candidates were Henry Clay, John Q Adams, Andrew Jackson,and William H.Crawford. The winner of the elections was supposed to be Andrew Jackson but Congress as well as Henry Clay supported John Q Adams to win.

The Spoils SystemWhen Jackson was president, he fired 20% of federal officials and put in his supporters that helped him during the election of 1828. This was known as the Spoils System.

This was well known for the saying,"To the victor belongs the spoil."

The meaning of the spoil system was to give appointive jobs to loyal members of the party in power

Jackson's ThoughtsHe thought that many took their job for

granted

He wanted to get rid of them because

he thought that some of the federal

officials were corrupt before Jackson

was elected.

Thought that changing the system of

office would be able to reduce

corruption.

Thought this was good for the

democracy

Thought it was a great way to reward his

supporters of the 1828 elections.

The Spoil's System

Political Ca&oons

Disadvantages and Advantages of the Spoil's System

Disadvantages ;

Did not care about the workers ability in doing their job

He fired many experienced workers

Advantages ;

Helped the democratic party become powerful

Made sure everything stood in place.

Andrew Jackson - The Spoils System.

By- Cindylee, De'i, Emily, Sherry, Nick, and Mat(ew.