Expansion and Economy: 1820-1840 By Matthew Earl For a span of twenty years, American democracy experienced large amounts of change due to many decisions made by those in power. ... Either ways both of these influences played a major role in the development of American democracy, whether hindering, or helping it. As America entered the 19th century, America's size grew immensely. ... All of this changed democracy because it made a clear dividing line between the north and south. ... The Jacksonian Economic Policy played a major role in the change of American democracy...

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The first and truest ideas of democracy were embodied in the politicalideas of Andrew Jackson and the Jacksonian democrats. ... Within the declaration, Evans stresses the importance ofestablishing democracy. ... The President of the United States of America and leader of the Democraticparty, Andrew Jackson, was perhaps the most outspoken democrat of the time. ... President Jackson explained that the bank's stock was held by only foreigners and a few hundred rich American citizens. ...

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During this period, President Jackson infringed on the rights of Native Americans; vetoed a bill to re-charter the Bank of the United States of America; and used "brute" force to bring Southerners under submission during the Tariff crisis of 1832. He also enacted the Spoils System which did not guarantee the best leadership In the late 1820's, American demand for land due to population growth led to pressure on Native American lands. ... Jackson also introduced the spoils system to American politics. ... Jacksonian Democrats defended political democracy, which brought forth individual ...

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But in the world of democracy, everyone has a different view. ... The Jacksonian Democrats and their president did, however strive to expand political democracy. ... Also, Jackson blatantly showed that he had no intention of improving the condition of Native Americans. ... Jackson went against the Constitution, but actually helped America in the long run. ... They did, however provide political democracy and economic opportunity....

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Adams and Congress had to prepare for war; meanwhile the French seized American ships. ... American commerce was severely damaged when the Embargo Act was passed, which seemed to be his only flaw in his first term. ... After the year 1815, the growth of the market, the territorial expansion, and the spread of plantation slavery displaced Americans and broke old social patterns. ... Henry Clay, a strong advocate of the "shift in Republicanism", he pushed the American system as an answer to both questions. ... Andrew Jackson's beliefs became known as Jacksonian Democracy. ...

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The message was clear: America wanted change, with Barack Obama, that's who they got. ... How will America's first African-American president leave his mark on the world? ... The election of an African American to the highest office isn't just an American victory, it is a human victory. ... Nor will Iraq's Sunnis and Shias learn to love each other, or Israelis and Palestinians settle their scores, or the Taliban decide to celebrate Karzai-style democracy just because of Barack Obama." ... Either way, it is fairly assured that America and the world at large are, at l...

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Schlesinger, focuses on the long lasting effects of Andrew Jackson on democracy and American politics. ... It was very successful in detailing the transition from Jeffersonian to Jacksonian democracy, as well as outlining the significance of Jackson's administration. ... He embodied the American spirit, he so perfectly displayed the ability to climb from the very bottom to the very top. In America this was possible. ... This novel very clearly illustrates Jackson's significance in American society. ...

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The media plays a major role in our government because they show the American public what's going on in Washington. ... I believe the wealthiest 1% of America has the largest influence on the government. ... Even with myriad influences I still believe our government can be considered a democracy. Every American over 18 has the right to choose and influence his government. ...

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It has also become clear that without campaign finance reform; our democracy would be in jeopardy. ... McCain stated, "I promised millions of Americans when I ran for President of the United States that I would not give up on this crusade of reform, the gateway to which is campaign finance reform." ... This finance reform will help strengthen our democracy. ... With the passing of the McCain-Feinghold bill, the outcome of elections will represent the United States as a great democracy. ...

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Those four terms he was in office spanned one of the most difficult times in American history. ... Now government was not only expected to protect from foreign invaders and affairs, but to protect America's people against poverty and joblessness as well. ... He established our current perception of a democracy and the role the government plays. ...

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In each issue in the American conscious, manipulation plays a major role for each side of it. ... In this an election year, the American public will be subjected to manipulation from all sides and every angle by the two candidates. ... Many have called this process the down fall of an democracy, but if you had an election process that was purely based on policy records the public would be very uninterested in a very boring system. The real problem facing democracy is the ability for the public to discern between pure manipulation and factual information. ...

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Small farmers, laborers, mechanics, and many other Americans struggling to better themselves looked to Jackson for leadership. ... Henry Clay called Jackson's Native American policy a stain on the nation's honor. ... Its stock was held by investors in America and abroad and by the U.S. government. ... In conclusion the bank and what it represented was a threat to political and economical democracy and Jackson did everybody a huge favor. ... Jackson left a distinct mark on Americans during his reign of President. ...

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