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

Question

They thought that Jackson would give more voting rights to women and minority voters.
Many of Jackson's supporters were not wealthy, they were farmers; they felt his views were aligned with theirs and their way of life.
They felt as though Jackson wanted to take their jobs and make them expand westward.
Most of Jackson's supporters were elite and wealthy; they thought he would support larger industries and expanding trade.

Answer 1

Jackson's election in 1828 was seen as a win for the common people primarily because many of his supporters were not members of the wealthy elite, but rather were farmers and individuals from the lower and middle classes. They felt that his views aligned with their interests and way of life. This was a time when the political landscape was shifting, and he represented a break from the established political elites of the time.

Jackson campaigned on a populist platform that emphasized the rights and power of the "common man" against a privileged minority. He advocated for expanded suffrage (though primarily for white men), and his presidency was characterized by a strong opposition to the entrenched political order, including the Bank of the United States, which many of his supporters viewed as a symbol of elite control over the economy.

In summary, Jackson's appeal to the common people stemmed from his background and connection to the agrarian society, as well as his promise to reform a system heaped with privilege, which resonated with many working-class and rural Americans.

Answer 2

So a b c or d

Answer 3

The correct answer is 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."