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“Jacksonian Democracy” This term is used to describe the reforms and reform movements of the period from 1828 to 1850. He carried out the policy of equal political power for all, so by the end of the era, the United States was a more democratic nation than it had been before. The Rise of “Common man” President Jackson promised to end the “monopoly” of government by the rich and to protect the interests of the “common man”. In order to protect the interests of the “common man”, Jackson launched a major crusade against the Second National Bank of the United States. The Rise of Middle Class In Jacksonian era, the majority of common men found opportunities in the relatively fluid society to achieve material success, as in those that preceded and followed it, established “middle class” respectability. The Start of Spoil System When Jackson became President, many wealthy Easterners held federal government offices. Jackson dismissed many of these people from office, replacing them with his supporters. The spoil system is a practice where a political party, after winning an election, gives government jobs to its voters as a reward for working toward victory, and as an incentive to keep working for the party—as opposed to a system of awarding offices on the basis of some measure of merit independent of political activity. Two New Parties Two new parties took form during the age of Jackson. Democratic Party: under the leadership of Jackson National Republicans? the Whigs: those who supported John Qunicy Adams Indian removal the most controversial aspect of Jacksons presidency was his policy regarding American Indians, which involved the ethnic cleansing of several Indian tribes. Many tribes and portions of tribes had been removed to Arkansas Territory and further west of the Mississippi River without the suffering and tragedies of what later became known as the Trail of Tears. ? 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved P o w e r B a r 中国专业PPT设计交流论坛 LOGO Pag