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The National Bank

Question 9 • (MACS) 2021 NY-US History CR Summer Quarter 1

What was one particular goal that Andrew Jackson pursued during his presidency?

Answer
A
strengthening the influence of eastern landowners in politics
B
lessening the influence of the common voter on government
C
strengthening the role of Congress in making domestic policy
D
lessening the influence of eastern landowners in politics

Explanation

Andrew Jackson presented himself as a champion of ordinary voters and opposed the political power of wealthy elites, including eastern landowners. His goal was therefore to lessen eastern landowners’ influence in politics, rather than reduce the common voter’s influence or strengthen Congress’s role in domestic policy.

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