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Chap 8 Question 3 What was Jacksonian Democracy?

Learn about Andrew Jackson's humble beginnings, his rise to presidency, and his support for the common man through expanded voting rights and the elimination of property owner requirements. Discover how Jacksonian Democracy changed the political landscape, giving a voice to the poor and illiterate.

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Chap 8 Question 3 What was Jacksonian Democracy?

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  1. Chap 8Question 3What was Jacksonian Democracy?

  2. Chap 8Question 3What was Jacksonian Democracy? • Andrew Jackson came from humble beginnings

  3. Chap 8Question 3What was Jacksonian Democracy? • Andrew Jackson came from humble beginnings • Grew up poor

  4. Chap 8Question 3What was Jacksonian Democracy? • Andrew Jackson came from humble beginnings • Grew up poor

  5. Chap 8Question 3What was Jacksonian Democracy? • Andrew Jackson came from humble beginnings • Grew up poor • Joined the Army at age 13—nicknamed old hickory

  6. Chap 8Question 3What was Jacksonian Democracy? • Andrew Jackson came from humble beginnings • Grew up poor • Joined the Army at age 13—nicknamed old hickory • Taught himself to become a lawyer

  7. Chap 8Question 3What was Jacksonian Democracy? • Andrew Jackson came from humble beginnings • Grew up poor • Joined the Army at age 13—nicknamed old hickory • Taught himself to become a lawyer • Twice won duels-involved in 5

  8. Chap 8Question 3What was Jacksonian Democracy? • Andrew Jackson came from humble beginnings • Grew up poor • Joined the Army at age 13—nicknamed old hickory • Taught himself to become a lawyer • Twice won duels-involved in 5 • Married a woman(Rachel) with a bad reputation

  9. Chap 8Question 3What was Jacksonian Democracy? • Andrew Jackson came from humble beginnings • Grew up poor • Joined the Army at age 13—nicknamed old hickory • Taught himself to become a lawyer • Twice won duels-involved in 5 • Married a woman Rachel) with a bad reputation • As, President, Jackson supported “the common man”

  10. Chap 8Question 3What was Jacksonian Democracy? • Andrew Jackson came from humble beginnings • Grew up poor • Joined the Army at age 13—nicknamed old hickory • Taught himself to become a lawyer • Twice won duels-involved in 5 • Married a woman(Rachel) with a bad reputation • As, President, Jackson supported “the common man” • Expanded voting rights for poor farmers

  11. Chap 8Question 3What was Jacksonian Democracy? • Taught himself to become a lawyer • Twice won duels-involved in 5 • Married a woman(Rachel) with a bad reputation • As, President, Jackson supported “the common man” • Expanded voting rights for poor farmers • Eliminated the property owner requirement

  12. Chap 8Question 3What was Jacksonian Democracy? • Taught himself to become a lawyer • Twice won duels-involved in 5 • Married a woman(Rachel) with a bad reputation • As, President, Jackson supported “the common man” • Expanded voting rights for poor farmers • Eliminated the property owner requirement • Now the poor can vote

  13. Chap 8Question 3What was Jacksonian Democracy? • Taught himself to become a lawyer • Twice won duels-involved in 5 • Married a woman(Rachel) with a bad reputation • As, President, Jackson supported “the common man” • Expanded voting rights for poor farmers • Eliminated the property owner requirement • Now the poor can vote • Supported use of the printed ballot

  14. Chap 8Question 3What was Jacksonian Democracy? • Taught himself to become a lawyer • Twice won duels-involved in 5 • Married a woman(Rachel) with a bad reputation • As, President, Jackson supported “the common man” • Expanded voting rights for poor farmers • Eliminated the property owner requirement • Now the poor can vote • Supported use of the printed ballot • Now the illiterate can vote

  15. Chap 8Question 3What was Jacksonian Democracy? • Taught himself to become a lawyer • Twice won duels-involved in 5 • Married a woman(Rachel) with a bad reputation • As, President, Jackson supported “the common man” • Expanded voting rights for poor farmers • Eliminated the the property owner requirement • Now the poor can vote • Supported use of the printed ballot • Now the illiterate can vote • Supported the secret ballot

  16. Chap 8Question 3What was Jacksonian Democracy? • Taught himself to become a lawyer • Twice won duels-involved in 5 • Married a woman(Rachel) with a bad reputation • As, President, Jackson supported “the common man” • Expanded voting rights for poor farmers • Eliminated the the property owner requirement • Now the poor can vote • Supported use of the printed ballot • Now the illiterate can vote • Supported the secret ballot • Now your boss doesn’t know how you vote

  17. Chap 8Question 3What was Jacksonian Democracy? • As, President, Jackson supported “the common man” • Expanded voting rights for poor farmers • Eliminated the the property owner requirement • Now the poor can vote • Supported use of the printed ballot • Now the illiterate can vote • Supported the secret ballot • Now your boss doesn’t know how you vote • Supported the Spoils System/Patronage

  18. Chap 8Question 3What was Jacksonian Democracy? • As, President, Jackson supported “the common man” • Expanded voting rights for poor farmers • Eliminated the the property owner requirement • Now the poor can vote • Supported use of the printed ballot • Now the illiterate can vote • Supported the secret ballot • Now your boss doesn’t know how you vote • Supported the Spoils System/Patronage • Give gov. jobs to your supporters, not the most qualified applicant

  19. Chap 8Question 3What was Jacksonian Democracy? • As, President, Jackson supported “the common man” • Expanded voting rights for poor farmers • Eliminated the the property owner requirement • Now the poor can vote • Supported use of the printed ballot • Now the illiterate can vote • Supported the secret ballot • Now your boss doesn’t know how you vote • Supported the Spoils System/Patronage • Give gov. jobs to your supporters, not the most qualified applicant • Allowed common men to have greater voice in gov.

  20. Chap 8Question 3What was Jacksonian Democracy? • Now the poor can vote • Supported use of the printed ballot • Now the illiterate can vote • Supported the secret ballot • Now your boss doesn’t know how you vote • Supported the Spoils System/Patronage • Give gov. jobs to your supporters, not the most qualified applicant • Allowed common men to have greater voice in gov. • In turn, they voted for Jackson and Dems.

  21. Chap 8Question 3What was Jacksonian Democracy? • Now the poor can vote • Supported use of the printed ballot • Now the illiterate can vote • Supported the secret ballot • Now your boss doesn’t know how you vote • Supported the Spoils System/Patronage • Give gov. jobs to your supporters, not the most qualified applicant • Allowed common men to have greater voice in gov. • In turn, they voted for Jackson and Dems. • But, Jackson ignored women, blacks and Native Americans.

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