The presidential campaign of 1828 was unlike any other that had come before it. Explain how and why the election process had changed from that of earlier elections, and describe the long-term effects it had on the political process in the United States. Include information about each of these points in your • Economic and social changes in the United States: how had the nation changed since 1800? • The makeup of the electorate: What types of people were allowed and not allowed to vote? • Campaign practices: How did candidates organize their campaigns and make themselves known to the people? • Background of candidates: How were Adams’s and Jackson’s backgrounds different, and how did they compare to those of earlier presidents? • Voter turnout: About how many people voted in the 1828 election compared to earlier elections?