The Jacksonian Era and the Emergence of the Common Man
The Jacksonian era in American history dating back to the 1820¡¯s and 30¡¯s was a time of radical change and reform with revolutionary liberating effects. Jackson¡¯s philosophy that public officials served all men not a particular group caught wildfire throughout the nation. Men¡¯s total suffrage came of age in Jackson¡¯s term and also sentiments of women¡¯s suffrage were enlivened, not to mention the emergence of the common man in political society. These changes and ideals brought freedom and equality unknown to any other nation throughout history. .Jackson¡¯s presentation of political reform became obvious in his decision to reduce the restrictions for voting and for the changes in requirements for running for political office. In Jackson¡¯s annual message he stated, ¡°no one man has any more intrinsic right to official station than another (Doc. A). This new idea of equality that empowered the common man gave the presidential elections a huge boost in voter participation. In th
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