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Jacksonian Democracy – The Rise of the common man

Wednesday, March 19. Jacksonian Democracy – The Rise of the common man. The era of Jacksonian Democracy is characterized by increased participation in the democratic process by the “common man.” Reasons:

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Jacksonian Democracy – The Rise of the common man

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  1. Wednesday, March 19 Jacksonian Democracy – The Rise of the common man • The era of Jacksonian Democracy is characterized by increased participation in the democratic process by the “common man.” • Reasons: • More voting power – eliminated property requirement for voting – factory workers, tenant farmers/sharecroppers • Jackson was seen as “one of us” – common ground • Spoils system – laborers are his supporters • Nominating conventions replace caucuses in selecting presidential candidates

  2. Jacksonian Democracy • New campaigning techniques • Barbecues • Slogans • Pins/buttons • MUDSLINGING • Tariff of Abominations and the Nullification Crisis • Doctrine of Nullification – a form of states’ rights/state sovereignty • Force Bill • Compromise Tariff – Henry Clay

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