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The Jackson Era — Quiz

Question 2 • US History

Which statement best explains why Jackson won the 1828 presidency in a landslide?

Answer
A
He convinced voters that he could pull the country out of a depression.
B
He argued that he was the right leader to take on American Indians.
C
He was the first to campaign for the support of the common man.
D
He was the first to campaign for the support of the wealthy man.

Explanation

Jackson won broad support by presenting himself as a champion of ordinary, white male voters and expanding political participation among them. His appeal to the “common man” helped him win the 1828 election by a landslide. The other choices do not capture the central theme of his campaign.

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