1. Jacksonian Democracy
What was different about America was not that the gap between rich and poor had narrowed indeed, the opposite was probably true, but that there were few systemic barriers (except for slavery) that prevented people from gaining wealth and power. ... Although it is not known what went on behind the scenes, Jackson's supporters spoke of a "corrupt bargain" between Adams and Henry Clay, an issue that carried over to the election of 1828 and had a harmful effect on Adams' administration (Garraty 237). ... Members of the presidential Electoral College were finally chosen in this manner as ...
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