Jacksonian Democracy

Jacksonian Democracy In the 1820's and 1830's Jacksonian Democrats showed that they were the guardians of the United Stated Constitution, political democracy, individual liberty, and equality of economic opportunity. Andrew Jackson's opposition to the nullification laws displayed his honor for the Constitution and his belief in a strong union. Jacksonians were the intense democrats of this time, his reforms and political views showed his commitment to the common man. Jacksonian democracy advocated liberty of the …showed first 75 words of 724 total…

…showed last 75 words of 724 total…economically because anyone can build a bridge and make money; they don't need to have rich parents or some exceptional opportunity that others don't. This also shows the Democrats dislike of monopolies which create an unfair market. The Jacksonian Democrats unquestionably established themselves as the defenders of the US Constitution, political democracy, liberty, and equal economic opportunity. Andrew Jackson in particular politically fought for all of these beliefs which are today fixed in our government.