ideas of Andrew Jackson and the Jacksonian democrats. Calling themselves the

guardians of the United States Constitution, the Jacksonian politicians engendered

wide spread liberty under a government which represented all men, rather than only

the upper class. While some policies under the democrats had evident flaws, they

were, for the most part, eager social reformers who strived to put the power of

government into the hands of the common citizens.

The convictions and ideals of the Jacksonian Democrats can be best

illustrated through a passage written by George Henry Evans. Evans was an editor

with strong democratic principles who created "The Working Men's Declaration of

Independence" (Doc. A). Within the declaration, Evans stresses the importance of

establishing democracy. He uses words and phrases from Jefferson's "Declaration

of Independence" to clarify his points and stress his convictions. Stating the

absolute "necessity of the organization of the party," Evans explains that it will be

possible to prevent the upper class from subverting the "indefeasible and

fundamental privilege" of liberty. And fina

democrat (Doc. H). This decision stated that while the Charter of 1785 allowed the

institution because the men in power were of the highest class and utterly

the Blacks and Native Americans were not included. Even Thomas Jefferson did

characteristic attitude of the majority of the country in the 1820's and 1830's.

law. Philip Hone, a Whig politician, wrote descriptions of riots which erupted in

the period of 1820 - 1830 as well. A number of middle class citizens

not intend to include either race when drafting the Declaration of Independence.

in large cities, violence and rioting is not uncommon. A political party aimed at

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