History of the United States I / Unit 10 USH1 1361 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The End of Deference
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The idea
Deference was the practice of showing respect for those distinguished by military accomplishment, educational attainment, business success or family pedigree.
In practice
A habit of politics that went into decline through the eighteen twenties.
Where people slip
Deference is what the corrupt bargain violated in the eyes of Jackson's supporters, and what his campaigns then attacked directly.
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