The document discusses the Second Party System in the United States between 1824-1854. It began with the collapse of the Federalist Party and rise of divisions within the Democratic-Republican Party during the Era of Good Feelings under President Monroe. The Democratic Party was formed by Andrew Jackson supporters after the controversial 1824 election and "Corrupt Bargain." The Whig Party was established in 1834 by opponents of Jackson. Key issues during this period included the Bank of the United States, expansion, and slavery. The system began to break down in the 1850s due to the formation of third parties like the Free Soil Party and the rise of the Republican Party challenging the Democrats.

1. The Second Party System
Whigs v. Democrats

2. Era of Good Feelings
 During the Monroe administration, as the
Federalist Party died.
 A deceptive name, despite the fact that the
Democratic Republicans were the only party
with any real influence.
 Divisions regarding various policies existed
within the party.

3. End of an Era
 The panic of 1819
 The issue of slavery
 The 1824 election was held among Adams,
Clay, Calhoun, and Jackson.
 After Adams was chosen, Jackson accused
him of forming a “corrupt bargain” with Clay.

4. The Democratic Party
 Formed by Andrew
Jackson supporters
soon after the Corrupt
Bargain of 1824 in
opposition to Adams
 Stressed executive
power
 States’ and individual
rights
 Represented the
common man.

5. Democratic Presidents

6. The Whig Party
 Established in 1834 by
opponents of Jackson,
mainly National
Republicans and Anti-
Masons
 Named after the
opponents of monarchy
during the Revolution
 Supported government
programs.

7. Whig Presidents

8. Differences from the First Party System
 Region was not indicative of support
 Voter turnout increased dramatically to
almost 80% of eligible voters in 1840
 Candidates aimed to appear modest
 Nominating conventions and platforms

9. Issues Contested
 The Second Bank of the United States
 Expansion
 Slavery
 The Specie Circular (speculation)

10. Election of 1840
 Martin Van Buren (Democrat)
 William Henry Harrison (Whig)
 Former portrayed as aristocratic
 Latter portrayed as humble
 Harrison won, but died after only thirty one
days in office

11. Decline
 The Free soil party formed from members of
both parties.
 Many Cotton Whigs joined the Democrats
 Decline Facilitated by the Kansas-Nebraska
Act of 1854
 The Republican Party became the
Democratic Party’s main competition.

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