Because the people belived that Jackson would defend the rights of the common people and slave states rather than Adams who disagreed.
By:Giselle Class: 732
Edward B. Shallow
Yes, Jackson was more popular that John Quincy Adams. He was a hero on the frontier for winning the Battle of New Orleans as well as for fighting Indians. Immigrants and poorer people indentified with him. He defeated Adams for the Presidency and served two terms. Adams' popularity was mostly restricted to the wealthy people in the Northeast.
Because the people belived that Jackson would defend the rights of the common people and slave states rather than Adams who disagreed.
he did win a 42% percent of the popular vote and like 99 electoral votes he did not have the required majority so it went to the house and Henry Clay was Speaker of the house, which gave him alot of the power therefore he put his support to John Quincy Adams
Massachusetts cast its 15 electoral votes for John Quincy Adams in the 1828 election. The popular vote count was John Quincy Adams 29,836 and Andrew Jackson 6,012.
That person was John Quincy Adams who was chosen as president in 1824 by the House of Representatives since no candidate received a majority of the electoral vote. Jackson actually won more popular votes and more electoral votes than did Adams.
The old Eastern establishment, that is , the old-line wealthy and politically powerful families were more likely to support J. Q. Adams. All of the first 5 presidents were "founding fathers", people who led the country to independence and set up the government after it was won. Jackson was the son of Irish immigrants with almost no formal education and no family fortune . J. Q. was the son of John Adams, the second president.
Massachusetts cast its 15 electoral votes for John Quincy Adams in the 1828 election. The popular vote count was John Quincy Adams 29,836 and Andrew Jackson 6,012.
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The tension between John Adams and Andrew Jackson began when Jackson ran for president in 1824. Adams, who was president from 1797 to 1801, viewed Jackson as an upstart and a political outsider, and was uncomfortable with his popularity among the people. In 1824, Jackson won the most popular votes and Electoral College votes but did not receive the majority of votes needed to become president. He was forced into a runoff election with John Quincy Adams, who was Adams' son. The House of Representatives, which decided the runoff election, chose John Quincy Adams, much to the dismay of Jackson supporters. Adams and his allies were accused of making a "corrupt bargain" with House speaker Henry Clay in order to win the election. This further fueled Jackson's distaste for Adams and his supporters. The tension between Jackson and Adams was further exacerbated by Jackson's political views. Jackson was a staunch defender of states' rights and believed in a more decentralized form of government. Adams, on the other hand, was a strong proponent of a strong central government and a more centralized form of government. This ideological divide between the two men created additional tension between them. The tension between Jackson and Adams also stemmed from their personal styles. Adams was a reserved, cerebral leader who believed in following the law and the Constitution. Jackson, on the other hand, was a passionate populist who believed in taking action and relying on the will of the people. This difference in leadership style created a divide between the two men. Ultimately, the tension between Jackson and Adams was rooted in their political and ideological differences, as well as a personal rivalry stemming from the contentious 1824 presidential election. This divide only grew stronger as Jackson ascended to the presidency in 1828 and began to implement his own policies and vision for the country. The rift between Jackson and Adams was never completely healed, and their differences continue to be felt to this day.
John Quincy Adams was unpopular because he wanted Congress to pay for new roads, canals, and favored projects to promote the arts and sciences. Most Americans objected to these because they didn't want to pay the money for it.