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Andrew Jackson's presidency heralded the Second Party System in U.S. politics, marked by populist policies and the rise of the Whig Party. This era saw the implementation of the Spoils System, the democratization of politics with expanded suffrage, and the use of the press for political mobilization. The period's legacy influenced the evolution of the American political landscape, including the eventual decline of the Whig Party and the dominance of the Democrats.
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Jackson's presidency was characterized by his populist approach and opposition to economic concentration
Controversial Policies
Jackson's policies, such as the Specie Circular, had domestic economic impacts and contributed to the Panic of 1837
Jackson's formalization of the Spoils System led to the appointment of unqualified individuals and entrenched party loyalty in government service
The Whig Party emerged as a political opposition to Jacksonian Democrats, advocating for a more active role of the federal government in the economy
Key Policies
The Whigs supported the American System, which called for a national bank, protective tariffs, and federally funded internal improvements
The Whig Party attracted a diverse coalition of interests, from industrialists to reformers, in their ideological conflict with the Democrats
Jackson's election marked a new era of increased political participation and the rise of the common man in American politics
The Jacksonian period saw an expansion of suffrage to nearly all white male citizens, reflecting a move away from elitist political practices
The press became an integral part of the political process, with both parties utilizing newspapers as a primary tool for communication and mobilization
The Whig Party's decline in the 1850s was precipitated by internal divisions over the issue of slavery
As the nation's focus shifted to the sectional conflict, the Whigs disintegrated and many members joined emerging parties
The Democrats managed to maintain a semblance of unity and continued to be a dominant force in American politics, incorporating some Whig policies
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The tenure of ______ as President from ______ to ______ saw significant changes in American politics, including the rise of the ______.
Andrew Jackson
1829
1837
Second Party System
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The ______, enacted by Jackson, mandated that government land purchases be made with ______, leading to economic repercussions.
Specie Circular
gold or silver
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Economic historian ______ believes that the ______ of the 1830s was influenced by international factors, though Jackson's policies also affected the ______.
Peter Temin
financial instability
domestic economy
