Jacksonian Democracy
An Indian fighter and triumphant general of the war of 1812, Andrew Jackson was the people’ man. He was their hero. The first president to have risen from common roots, he was celebrated and lionized. His name was put on to the suffrage of white males and the expansion of democracy that occurred during his time. Jackson himself may not be responsible for everything that is considered to be part of Jacksonian democracy, but the era did have a lasting impact on the United States economically, politically, and socially. In general, the whole era was detrimental, but some suffered less than others, and benefited more than others. Jacksonian democracy glorified the equality of all adult white males, or the common man. Schleissenger calls it, “A second American phase of that enduring struggle between business community and the rest of the society.” It did not like other men who had advantages such as the rich and the elite. Jacksonians democracy was a revival of Jeffersonianism with modifications from new influences. The agricultural aspect was moderated to because of heavy industrialization but the economic aspect regarding the laboring classes, human rights and control of industrialism was expanded.
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Approximate Word count = 1049
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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