1. Andrew Jackson and Democracy
Jacksonian Democrats viewed themselves as promoters of the underdogs and creators of equal opportunities. ... The protection of the constitution increased because Jackson denied the federal funds for road construction within a state preserving the states' rights. Jackson and his followers were guardians of the United States Constitution because he used his veto power to prevent the federal government from becoming increasingly powerful, and as a result, strengthened states' rights. ... The rights of free African American were restricted because of the position Jackson held about...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate