DBQ #1 “ Jacksonian Democracy” In the 1820's and 1830's Jacksonian Democrats showed that they were the guardians of the United Stated Constitution, political democracy, individual liberty, and equality of economic opportunity only to a certain extent. Andrew Jackson's opposition to the nullification laws displayed his honor for the Constitution and his belief in a strong union. Jacksonians were the intense democrats of this time, his reforms and political views showed his commitment to the common man. …showed first 75 words of 795 total…

…showed last 75 words of 795 total…to have rich parents or some exceptional opportunity that others don't. This also shows the Democrats dislike of monopolies which create an unfair market. The Jacksonian Democrats did accomplish their task in giving liberty to the common man. However they neglected the rights of any other race than their own. In all the Jacksonian Democrats proved that they were the guardians of the United States Constitution, political democracy, individual liberty, and equality of economic opportunity.