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Expanding Democracy

Question 9 • DRHS GA-GSE US History A

Which of the following best explains Andrew Jackson’s supporters in the election of 1828?

Answer
A
Jackson’s supporters were primarily the “common people.”
B
Jackson’s supporters were primarily “eastern aristocrats.”
C
Jackson’s supporters were primarily wealthy landowners.
D
Jackson’s supporters were primarily highly educated.

Explanation

Andrew Jackson presented himself as a champion of ordinary Americans and gained strong support from expanding groups of white male voters. His supporters were commonly described as the “common people,” rather than eastern aristocrats, wealthy landowners, or the highly educated as a group.

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