JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACY 1825 1850
AGE OF THE COMMON MAN
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Question
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National bank
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Kitchen cabinet
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Nullification Crisis
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Spoils system
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Detailed explanation-1: -When the War of 1812 broke out between the United States and England, Jackson joined the U.S. Army and eventually became a Major General. He proved courageous in the famous Battle of New Orleans, during which he led Americans to victory.
Detailed explanation-2: -A major general in the War of 1812, Jackson became a national hero when he defeated the British at New Orleans. In 1824 some state political factions rallied around Jackson; by 1828 enough had joined “Old Hickory” to win numerous state elections and control of the Federal administration in Washington.
Detailed explanation-3: -Jackson laid the framework for democracy, paid off the national debt, gained new lands for America, strengthened relationships with foreign nations globally and issued a new currency.