I. President
A. Andrew Jackson
B. March 15, 1767- June 8, 1845
II. Term or terms of office
A. March 4, 1829 – March 4, 1837
III. Date of election or elections
A. 1824, 1828, 1832
IV. Opponent(s)
A. In 1824 he ran against John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, and William H. Crawford (all claim to be Republicans)
1. No candidate won the majority so House of Representatives chose John Quincy Adams
B. In 1828 he ran against John Quincy Adams
C. In 1832 he ran against Henry Clay (Republican), William Wirt (Anti-Masonic, John Floyd (Republican)
V. Political party
A. Democratic-Republican
VI. Domestic Happenings
A. "Corrupt Bargain"
1. During the 1824 election House speaker Henry Clay gave his votes to Adams who then appointed Clay Secretary of State
a. Some believe a bargain between the men was made beforehand
B. Spoils System
1. Believed in "rotation in office"
2. Encouraged political supporters with political office to be rewarded for loyalty
C. Removal of......

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