Andrew Jackson Stations Task:
Spoils SystemDictionary of American History
COPYRIGHT 2003 The Gale Group Inc.SPOILS SYSTEM
SPOILS SYSTEM.
The "spoils system" of distributing government jobs as a reward for political services takes its name from an 1832 speech by the Democratic senator William L. Marcy of New York. Defending President Andrew Jackson's partisan dismissals from office, Marcy avowed that he and his fellows saw "nothing wrong in the rule, that to the victor belong the spoils of the enemy."
Although Jackson is usually credited with inaugurating the system, he never justified it on Marcy's blunt grounds. Under the long reign of Virginia Democratic-Republican presidents, permanent tenure had become the de facto rule in many federal offices. Honoring tradition, Jackson's predecessor John Quincy Adams refused to remove even overt political opponents. Despite this, Jackson accused the federal establishment of opposing his election in 1828. He proclaimed a policy of "rotation in office" to curb official arrogance and corruption and democratize opportunities for public service. Disclaiming anyone's inherent right to continue in office, Jackson dismissed political foes along with some career bureaucrats, replacing them with partisan newspaper editors and other active supporters.
COPYRIGHT 2003 The Gale Group Inc.SPOILS SYSTEM
SPOILS SYSTEM.
The "spoils system" of distributing government jobs as a reward for political services takes its name from an 1832 speech by the Democratic senator William L. Marcy of New York. Defending President Andrew Jackson's partisan dismissals from office, Marcy avowed that he and his fellows saw "nothing wrong in the rule, that to the victor belong the spoils of the enemy."
Although Jackson is usually credited with inaugurating the system, he never justified it on Marcy's blunt grounds. Under the long reign of Virginia Democratic-Republican presidents, permanent tenure had become the de facto rule in many federal offices. Honoring tradition, Jackson's predecessor John Quincy Adams refused to remove even overt political opponents. Despite this, Jackson accused the federal establishment of opposing his election in 1828. He proclaimed a policy of "rotation in office" to curb official arrogance and corruption and democratize opportunities for public service. Disclaiming anyone's inherent right to continue in office, Jackson dismissed political foes along with some career bureaucrats, replacing them with partisan newspaper editors and other active supporters.
Infographic Assignment: Hero or Villian
You will be creating an INFOGRAPHIC on Andrew Jackson... unlike the sample infographic to the LEFT, you will be focusing on only ONE aspect of Jackson... to suggest to the viewer that Andrew Jackson was EITHER a HERO or a VILLAIN.
You may use any of several options for sources... Picktochart, Canva, Google Drawings... the format you use is up to you, but you must finish it and submit it to Mrs. Rand BEFORE class starts on Tuesday. Please use this time to plan, find images/graphics.
Additionally, you may use the worksheet and notes information you've been working on to focus on what events in Jackson's life you want to use to prove your point.
You may use any of several options for sources... Picktochart, Canva, Google Drawings... the format you use is up to you, but you must finish it and submit it to Mrs. Rand BEFORE class starts on Tuesday. Please use this time to plan, find images/graphics.
Additionally, you may use the worksheet and notes information you've been working on to focus on what events in Jackson's life you want to use to prove your point.
Classroom Notes Slides
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