Jackson Democracy
Jacksonian Democracy 1828 - 1840 What is it? Revival of Jefferson?s ?common man? Equality of economic opportunity Attack on privilege Govt. should prevent ?artificial distinctions? Banks Corporations Monopolies Internal Improvements Political Democratization Bringing democracy closer to the people Expanded suffrage Popular election of electors Fewer appointed positions Secret ballot Andrew Jackson - Resume Born S.C., lived in Tennessee Nickname Old Hickory Experience Hero of New Orleans, Indian fighter, dueler, Westerner Personal Info Vengeful, loyal, erratic mood swings Lived with two bullets in body Political Parties National Republicans Led by Henry Clay and Daniel Webster American System Bank, tariffs and internal improvements Become Whigs in 1832 Democrats