USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Between 1817 and 1821, Martin Van Buren created the first statewide political machine, and he later organized the first nationwide political party, the Jacksonian Democrats.

Detailed explanation-2: -He opposed not only the creation of a new Bank of the United States but also the placing of Government funds in state banks. He fought for the establishment of an independent treasury system to handle Government transactions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Van Buren was a strong believer in the Jeffersonian ideas of limited national government and state’s rights, and he strongly opposed the Federalist Party. He also had the ability to form backroom political alliances and turn out the vote, when needed.

Detailed explanation-4: -Van Buren, who regarded himself as a disciple of Thomas Jefferson, was a member of the Jeffersonian faction of the Republican Party. He supported the doctrine of states’ rights, opposed a strong federal government, and disapproved of federally sponsored internal improvements.