Jacksonian Democrats‚ followers of Andrew Jackson‚ protected democracy and the interests of the common man. They believed they were the guardians on the Constitution‚ and used it to protect states rights. Although there were some areas where they failed‚ they were strong supporters of the Constitution‚ expansion of political democracy‚ protection of individual liberty‚ and equality of economic opportunity. Jacksonian Democrats used the Constitution to protect the states and their local governments
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Jacksonian Democrats agreed with the common man’s pursuit for equality‚ liberty‚ and happiness‚ regardless of status or affiliation‚ as promised in the Constitution. (Doc A) The Democratic support of these basic rights was reflected in the countless actions taken during Andrew Jackson’s presidency. By implementing the spoils system‚ opposing the nullification crisis‚ and vetoing the bank‚ for the most part Jacksonian Democrats guarded American laws and liberties. Initially‚ Jacksonian Democrats
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development of democracy between 1820 and 1840: Jacksonian economic policy‚ Changes in electoral politics‚ Second Great Awakening‚ Westward movement. A democracy is based off of the majority rule over the minorities. The development of democracy between 1820 and 1840 was contributed by many factors‚ but two main factors such as the Jacksonian economic policy and changes in the electoral politics influenced the development exceptionally. A key element in the development of democracy was through the
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1830’s‚ the Jacksonian Democrats believed they were protecting many aspects of freedom for the American people and I agree with their beliefs to a limited extent. The Jacksonian Democrats were successful in maintaining the political democracy during this time. However‚ they were completely defeated in their attempt at establishing and preserving individual liberty. While‚ they were successful in some aspects of guarding the equality of economic opportunity. I agree with the Jacksonian Democrats on
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Alexandra Harris DBQ January 8‚ 2013 Between the 1820’s and 1830’s the Jacksonian Democrats played a huge role in shaping the United States‚ as we know it. During this time Jacksonians viewed themselves‚ not only as guardians of the Constitution‚ but also of political democracy‚ individual liberty‚ and equality of economic opportunity. From my knowledge of the Jacksonian Democrats‚ they did just the opposite. Jacksoinan’s viewed themselves very highly in regards to the United States Constitution
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Jacksonian Democracy: Democracy For the “Common Man” John Park Mr. Dowling AP US History (DBQ) 10/2/14 The Age of Jackson‚ from 1820’s to 1830’s‚ was a period of contradictions‚ especially in democracy. During this time‚ Jackson‚ who got elected in 1828‚ brought about many changes in the government. There was an increase in voting participation‚ popular elections and nomination of committees by caucuses‚ etc. Jackson realized that as a political leader‚ he needed a true purpose to protect
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Jacksonian Democracy Jacksonian Democrats viewed themselves as the guardians of the United States Constitution politically‚ by removing restrictions in the government; economically‚ by the elimination of the National Bank; and liberally‚ by supposed “individual equality”. Andrew Jackson’s followers of the 1820’s and 1830 have proved overall to protect the economic opportunity and political democracy of the U.S. Constitution; however‚ it failed to defend all aspects of individual liberty. Jacksonians
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US AP – Old Book -- CHAPTER 9: JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACY I - “Democratizing” Politics -Jackson’s inauguration symbolized the triumph of “democracy” -the achievement of place and station by “the common man” -Jackson felt that everyone was as competent and politically important as his neighbor -difference between Jeffersonian democracy and Jacksonian was more of attitude than of practice -Jefferson believed that ordinary citizens could be educated to determine right from wrong
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Jacksonian Democracy For quite some time Americans have been led to believe that during the 1820s and 30s‚ Jacksonian Democrats were the guardians of the people‚ and worked to improve the nation for the people. The truth remains‚ however‚ that during this period‚ President Jackson vetoed a bill to recharter the Bank of the United States of America‚ infringed on the rights of Native Americans‚ used "brute" force to bring Southerners under submission during the Tariff
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"Democracy shows not only its power in reforming governments‚ but in regenerating a race of men- and this is the greatest blessing of free governments" (Andrew Jackson). During the Jacksonian Revolution‚ an effective foundation of democracy for the common people was formed. Jackson’s new democracy was based off of his own views on government‚ changes in the voting system‚ as well as increased awareness in politics. When Jackson stepped into office‚ he had already withheld his ideas of how a government
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