The eventual election of Andrew Jackson indicated with shift in US politics?

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The election of Andrew Jackson indicated a shift towards a more populist and democratic approach to politics in the United States. Jackson was the first president to come from humble beginnings and he was seen as a champion of the common man. He was also the first president to be elected by a majority of the popular vote, which was a major shift away from the traditional system of electing presidents through the Electoral College. Jackson's election also marked the beginning of the Democratic Party's dominance in US politics.