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I definitely agree that your image would have held some weight in the era because people were so into war hero’s at that period. That sentiment seems to carry on in many circles today. I feel like the influence of this ads would have been especially powerful considering people didn’t have nearly as much access to the information how we do now. There’s a lot of fault in our leaders, then and now and it’s kind of crazy to me that only pretty recently have we began to really unpack the issues with our founding leaders.

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I agree. Even though some people may have seen Jackson's actions as too violent, others probably saw them as a sign of strength. The textbook says Jackson became known for his toughness after surviving a duel, which helped make him a popular leader.

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This ad shows Andrew Jackson and supports his campaign in the 1828 election. The quote calling him the man who brought "his country's glory," along with the eagle and flags, makes him look like a patriotic hero.

The ad is trying to convince voters that Jackson is the strongest choice because of his military success and leadership. The textbook explains that Jackson's victory at the Battle of New Orleans made him a national hero and helped him build a strong political reputation. It says that this victory made him one of the most popular Americans of his time, which helped him connect with voters.

I think this ad would have been very effective in the 1820s because people respected military heroes and saw Jackson as someone who would stand up for the country.

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This ad mentions an altercation with Samuel Jackson in which Andrew Jackson killed him by sword and was subsequently charged, tried and acquitted. I believe the ad is intended as a means of saying "If Jackson will do this, imagine what he would do to anyone who tries to stand in his way", but I also think the ad could be used as a means to represent that Andrew Jackson would stop at nothing to defend himself, his country and what he believes in. Because of the fact that I could see both sides of this ad, I dont believe it to be a very effective political ad for the time. The textbook mentions how Jackson was shot in the chest and survived and that moment solidified his toughness and added an element of prestige to his character, so if you go off of that ethos, this image could actually work to reinforce those feelings in people.

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After watching "War and Politics in the Early 1800s" part 1 and looking at the 1828 election ads make TWO posts:

ONE: Choose one of the political ads and create a post including:

-         A screenshot of your chosen ad

-         Who you believe the ad shows and who it supports

-         What you believe the ad is trying to say about the election of 1828

-         How effective you think the ad would be to the voters of the 1820s

-         Be sure to include some piece of evidence from the textbook or lecture

(Each cartoon may be used by only one group member)

TWO: Make a substantive reply to another group member’s post. You may agree, disagree or expand on what they say. Like all posts, however, remember to tie it directly to evidence from the documents.

Be sure to put your name in the title of both of your posts!