During the Jackson period the people were truly sovereign and could do no wrong. His presidential victory in 1828, his actions as president, and the great political party that formed around him refashioned national politics in a more democratic mold. But before there was the Jacksonian Era politics was dominated by the Democratic-Republicans.Answer and discuss […]
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Suppose you had lived during the time period of the 1828 election. Would you have voted for Andrew Jackson?
The campaign of 1828 was unlike any other that had come before it. For the first time electors in most states were chosen by popular vote. The electorate had been expanded so that there was universal suffrage among white males. Suppose you had lived during the time period of the 1828 election. Would you have […]
