THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
JAMES MADISON AFTER THE WAR OF 1812 THE ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS
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Justice for American Indian groups
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Political machines control elections
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Greater democracy for the common man
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Wealthy industrialists control domestic policies
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Detailed explanation-1: -William S. Belko, in 2015, summarized “the core concepts underlying Jacksonian Democracy” as: equal protection of the laws; an aversion to a moneyed aristocracy, exclusive privileges, and monopolies, and a predilection for the common man; majority rule; and the welfare of the community over the individual.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Jacksonian Era was characterized by the idea that every citizen was equally important and that all should participate actively in government. What best defines the spoils system? The old friends whom Jackson consulted instead of his regular cabinet were called the “kitchen cabinet."
Detailed explanation-3: -Led by President Andrew Jackson, the movement championed greater rights for the common man and was opposed to any signs of aristocracy in the nation, Jacksonian democracy was aided by the strong spirit of equality among the people of the newer settlements in the South and the West.
Detailed explanation-4: -Which phrase best describes “Jacksonian Democracy” ? Ordinary citizens had a leading role and an organized system of political parties arose.