The election campaigns today do not resemble the election campaign of 1840 in any way. Today, graphics and technology are vital in the campaigns which was not used in the 1840 campaigns among other differences.
The tariff of abominations, also known as the Tariff of 1828, became a major campaign issue in the 1828 presidential election. It was a contentious issue that led to significant division between different regions and political parties, particularly between the North and South. The outrage caused by the tariff helped Andrew Jackson secure his victory in the election.
He won the presidential elections of 1828 and again in 1832.
More men were eligible to vote
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Campaigning in 1824 and 1824 changed the way elections would forever be ran. The elections those years were particular vicious with dirty tactics.
Sectional divisions were appearing in 1824 and very clear in 1828 FLVS. 4.27.2013 Julie Mae ;*
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