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Democracy in the Age of Jackson (1824-1840)(The American Nation - Pages 322-323)
As more and more white males gained the right to vote, two political parties, the Whigs and Democrats, competed for their support. Nominating conventions and heated election campaigns became part of American politics. Not all, however, shared in democracy's growth. Women, Native Americans, African Americans, and others had to wait for political and social equality. Content TopicsThe Slavery Issue in the West
As President, Andrew Jackson became the symbol for the new democratic spirit that brought political and social changes to the nation. Jackson in the White House President Jackson showed the strength of his will in his fight with the Bank of the United States. Struggles Over States' Rights The states' rights issue led President Jackson to insist that a state cannot defy federal law, but Jackson defied federal law by removing Native Americans from their homes. The Presidency After Jackson American Nation Book
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