Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Lesson on Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Bell Ringer: Discuss Journal 52 / A: The emergence of political parties shaped the growth of democracy by encouraging party competition (political machines via Martin Van Buren), public debate over key issues impacting the nation, and general interest by white male voters in the election process. The rise of parties increased voter turnout. Parties now reached out to voters through an active system of recruitment. The proliferation of political parties allowed for diverse voting choice, leading to a more democratic political process. 

Agenda:

1. Chapter 10 Video / Review Chapter 10 IDs (15 min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oACLQK0N0LU

2. American Voices (p. 317) re: Tocqueville’s conclusion. Do you agree with his conclusions that greater popular participation has been harmful to American politics? Discuss

3. Martin Van Buren - Party Governments:

a. political order based on party identity, not family connections
b. distribution of offices: SPOILS SYSTEM
c. CAUCUS: a meeting of party leaders 

4. Election of 1824 (10 min)

a. Map 10.1 - Adams 84 electoral points, Jackson 99 electoral points. 
b. "Henry Clay using his influence as Speaker to thwart jackson’s election. Clay assembled a coalition of representatives from New England and the Ohio River Valley that voted Adams into the presidency in 1825. Adams showed his gratitude by appointing Clay his secretary of state, the traditional stepping-stone to the presidency.”
c. 12th Amendment: the House of Representatives chooses the president from among the three highest vote-getters, if there is no majority winner. 

5. Journal 53 - Why did Jacksonians consider the political deal between Adams and Clay “corrupt”?

Home Learning: 

1. Journal 54 - Jackson lost the presidential election of 1824 and won in 1828: what changes explain these different outcomes? 

2. The Spoils System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpYaeUtRa0w lol 


4. Civil Service Reform: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0vgVFRXKek (8 min)
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