Jacksonian

Jacksonian refers to the political philosophy of U.S. President Andrew Jackson and his supporters. Jackson's policies followed the era of Jeffersonian democracy which dominated the previous political era. The Democratic-Party emerged from the supporters of Jackson.

History

The Jacksonian era lasted roughly from Jackson's 1828 election until slavery became the dominant issue in 1854 and the American Civil War dramatically reshaped American politics. It is often known as the era of the "common man".

Philosophy

Jacksonian democracy was built on the principles of expanded suffrage, Manifest Destiny, patronage, strict constructionism, and laissez-faire economics.

Impact

Jacksonians believed in enfranchising all white men, rather than just the propertied class, and supported the patronage system which it used to mobilize voters and partisan bases. The Jacksonians also promoted Manifest Destiny, the belief that America had a divine mandate to expand across North America.

Criticism

Critics argue that Jackson and his followers had a condescending view of American Indians, initiating the removal of the Cherokee from the Southeast to the West. Jacksonians also opposed the Second Bank of the United States, arguing that it favored the wealthy at the expense of ordinary Americans.

See also

• Andrew Jackson
• Manifest Destiny
• American Civil War
• Jeffersonian democracy

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