Why was Jackson's election seen as a win for the common people?

Question

A They felt as though Jackson wanted to take their jobs and make them expand westward.

B Many of Jackson's supporters were not wealthy, they were farmers; they felt his views were aligned with theirs and their way of life.

C They thought that Jackson would give more voting rights to women and minority voters.

D Most of Jackson's supporters were elite and wealthy, they thought he would support larger industries and expanding trade.

Answer 1

B Many of Jackson's supporters were not wealthy, they were farmers; they felt his views were aligned with theirs and their way of life.

Andrew Jackson's election in 1828 was seen as a victory for the common people primarily because he represented the interests of the "ordinary" Americans, particularly farmers and laborers, rather than the elite class. Jackson's populist approach and his background as a self-made man resonated with many who felt marginalized by the established political elite of the time.