Andrew Jackson implemented the Spoils System during his presidency from 1829-1837. The Spoils System involved firing 20% of federal officials and replacing them with supporters who helped Jackson get elected. This rewarded loyal party members with government jobs and helped strengthen the Democratic Party. However, it also removed many experienced workers regardless of their job performance and ability.

1. The Spoils System
Du!ng An"ew Jackson's Presidency

2. Andrew Jackson
$e Spoils Sy%em

3. Andrew Jackson
Andrew 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.

4. The Election of 1824
During 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.

5. The Spoils System
When 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

6. Jackson's Thoughts
He 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.

7. The Spoil's System
Political Ca&oons

9. 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.

12. Andrew Jackson - The Spoils System.
By- Cindylee, De'i, Emily, Sherry, Nick, and Mat(ew.