The Jacksonian Era

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His common sense His willingness to work

In the West, the value of a person was based upon which of the following?

Common

The election of Jackson as President was hailed as a great victory for the _______ man.

Kitchen

The old friends whom Jackson consulted instead of his regular cabinet were called the " ________ cabinet."

Nullify

To cancel or render void

Tyrant

A person who uses his authority in a cruel or unjust way

Spoils System

Awarding public offices to supporters of the winning political party to be used in the party's interest

The Jacksonian Era was characterized by a strong leader, and improvement in the government. Jackson issued the Administrative Policy, which allowed for changes in appointed positions, rather than a keeping the job for life. He was also considered a victory for the common man because he believed that all people were equal, and that each man should have an equal place in government.

By what was the Jacksonian Era characterized?

Unconstitutional

Contrary to the Constitution


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