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Many voters found Andrew Jackson appealing because he portrayed himself as a champion of the common people and spoke out against political elites. He was seen as a symbol of democratic reform and his military heroics during the War of 1812 further boosted his popularity. Additionally, his platform of expanding westward and promoting expansion appealed to many Americans.
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During his presidential campaign, Andrew Jackson had the position that he was the people's candidate. He pointed out that the elite disregarded the people's choice in1824 and the tactic secured his election.
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Henry Clay ran for the National Republicans against Andrew Jackson. The party was formed against Jackson Democrats and soon grew into the Whigs.
During his presidential campaign, Andrew Jackson had the position that he was the people's candidate. He pointed out that the elite disregarded the people's choice in1824 and the tactic secured his election.
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James Polk ran as a Jackson Democrat in 1844 and defeated the Whig candidate , Henry Clay.
Andrew Jackson was the presidential candidate in 1824 that seemed to relate to, and appeal to, the common man. Jackson received 41. 4 percent of the vote in the election.
In the presidential election of 1824, no candidate received a majority of the electoral votes. Instead, the election went to the House of Representatives, where John Quincy Adams ultimately won the presidency.