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Andrew Jackson

Through out the history of the two party system in America, we can see that in order for the party to survive it must first create a platform which characterizes the purpose of the party but also appeals to the voter. At the dawn of the “Jacksonian Era” in the mid 1820’s the “Jacksonian” Democrats looked upon themselves as guardians of the Constitution, democracy, liberty, and economic opportunity. The “Jacksonian” democrat party members, chiefly Andrew Jackson, abided by this platform when making decisions. Several actions demonstrated the goals of the party such as Jackson’s “killing” of the National Bank, the “Trail of Tears”, and the act of stopping South Carolina from nullifying a federal law.

Andrew Jackson himself did not grow up wealthy, in fact his early days were very much like those of the average American. He was orphaned by the age of 15 and he knew the value of an honest day’s work, which reflected with his ideals and those of his party. Wh...

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