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Jacksonian Era & The Rise of the Common Man Andrew Jackson portrayed by his enemies as a monarch, trampling on the Constitution and abusing the veto power (Bettman Archives) I. Era of Good Feelings A. Period following War of 1812 free from partisan battles. Tradition of Secretary of State succeeding to the presidency established (Washington--Jefferson; Jefferson--Madison; Madison--Monroe; Monroe--J.Q. Adams) B. Election of 1824 1) End of caucus system of selecting candidates 2) Jackson receives more electoral and popular votes than Adams, Clay, and Crawford, but not a majority 3) House chooses Adams because of Clay's support a) Clay a rival of Jackson in the West b) Adams and Clay agreed on American System c) Jackson's followers accused Clay of Adams of a "Corrupt Bargain" when Clay was named Secretary of State C.