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How did Andrew Jackson's election to the presidency change politics?
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∙ 12y ago
Andrew Jackson's 1828 victory signaled changes in who voters saw as their elected leader. Instead of thinking in terms of state and local control and seeing themselves represented by their Congressman, Jackson was for a strong Federal leader
Flavio Balistreri
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∙ 11y agoAndrew Jackson's 1828 victory signaled changes in who voters saw as their elected leader. Instead of thinking in terms of state and local control and seeing themselves represented by their Congressman, Jackson was for a strong Federal leader
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∙ 12y agohe created a new party, the Democratic Party (still used today). He also gave much more power to the commoners rather than the rich and well born, turning the US into the democracy it is today, equal rights for everyone.
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∙ 10y agoThere are two reasons why the election of Jackson in 1828 was considered a political revolution. First, by winning the election, Jackson broke the trend of presidents coming out of Virginia and Massachusetts. Second, his election was seen as a victory for the common man.
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∙ 13y agoJackson led the popular vote in 1824 so it did not take much of a change in the minds of voters to get him elected in 1828. He and his followers organized a national campaign which essentially started in 1825 after Jackson was denied the presidency by the House. The population shift to the West continued and Jackson was immensely popular in the West. Adding John C. Calhoun to the ticket helped Jackson in the South.
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How was Andrew Jackson election and presidency viewed by the supporters of states rights?
How was Andrew Jackson's election and presidency viewed by the supporters rights
During Andrew Jacksons presidency who was his predecessor?
John Quincy Adams
How was Andrew Jackson's election and presidency viewed by the native Americans?
How was Andrew Jackson's election and presidency viewed by the supporters of states rights
How was Andrew Jackson election and presidency viewed by supporters of state's rights?
How was Andrew Jackson's election and presidency viewed by the supporters rights
Was Andrew jacksons losing the presidency an example of sour grapes?
No, Andrew Jackson's loss in the presidential election was not an example of sour grapes. Sour grapes typically refers to someone who belittles or devalues something they are unable to obtain or achieve. In Jackson's case, he accepted the outcome of the election and even ran again and won the presidency in a subsequent election.
Who hoped to ride Andrew Jacksons coattails to presidency?
Martin Van Buren
What was Andrew Jacksons term of presidency?
March 4, 1829 - March 4, 1837
What important change occured during Andrew Jacksons presidency?
end of spoil system
What was the major focus of Andrew jacksons presidency?
National Banking problems and the economy
How had Andrew Jacksons supporters prepared for the election of 1828?
The Andrew supporters were prepared by making signs, they had meetings with Andrew Jackson. The issue was they weren't fair.
What important change occurred during andrew jacksons presidency?
The extension of voting rights to all white males.
Andrew Jacksons place of residence after the presidency?
He retired to his estate , called the Hermitage, located near Nashville, TN.
