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The “common man’s” President was

The “common man’s” President was. J.A.C.K.S.O.N. J. Jackson a friend of the “common man”. Jackson born in backwoods settlement Known for fighting, dueling, and drinking Supported vote to all men (not just property owners) Became a hero after victory at Battle of New Orleans. A.

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The “common man’s” President was

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  1. The “common man’s” President was J.A.C.K.S.O.N.

  2. J. Jackson a friend of the “common man” • Jackson born in backwoods settlement • Known for fighting, dueling, and drinking • Supported vote to all men (not just property owners) • Became a hero after victory at Battle of New Orleans

  3. A. “Aristocracy” ended • When Jackson was elected, said he would end the “aristocracy” • Aristocracy is rule by a few “best qualified” men • With Jackson, the “common man” would have a say

  4. C. Creation of universal manhood suffrage • Any adult male could now vote, not just those who owned a large estate

  5. K. Kept vetoing U.S. Bank • Jackson hated Hamilton’s national bank and used the veto to stop it from being re-chartered • He felt bank was a tool of the rich aristocrats • He called it a “Monster”

  6. S. Spoils system begun “To the winner goes the spoils” • Spoils system: giving public offices to loyal party members • Jackson rewarded Democratic Party members with government offices

  7. O. Opposed “nullification” “Our Federal Union: It MUST be preserved!” --Andrew Jackson • South Carolina claimed it could “nullify” federal laws it did not support and secede from the union • Jackson threatened force and to “crush and hang” all the traitors

  8. N. New state banks fail (Panic of 1837) • Instability was caused by the destruction of the national bank • State banks were unstable and reckless • Panic of 1837: a severe depression was a result

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