USA HISTORY

JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACY 1825 1850

PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Andrew Jackson ran on the support of the “common man.” What does this mean? He
A
made himself relatable to the average American.
B
limited the # of voters by increasing property requirements.
C
supported transportation growth.
D
came from a wealthy family in the upper class.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Andrew Jackson ran on the support of the “common man". Which is the best description of what this means? He made himself relatable to the average American.

Detailed explanation-2: -The appeal of Jackson to the ordinary man helped lead to the new period known as “the common man era.” As president, Andrew Jackson embraced the role of protecting “common men"-his decisions in matters such as the rotation of office holders can be argued as being in their interest.

Detailed explanation-3: -Common Man: the everyday, working class man – not a wealthy landowner or man of power like a politician. Andrew Jackson, despite his high office, became emblematic of the common man because he came from humble beginnings. Democratic-Republican Party: an American political party formed by Thomas Jefferson.

Detailed explanation-4: -Andrew Jackson considered himself a spokesperson for the common man. Growth, expansion and social change rapidly followed the end of the War of 1812. Many an enterprising American pushed westward. In the new western states, there was a greater level of equality among the masses than in the former English colonies.

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