The Age Of Andrew Jackson

Jackson's Governing

• Jackson was a democrat, who some people believed invented what is known as Jacksonian Democracy.
• Wealthy people believed that he had an uneducated way of governing.
• Jackson's governing was based around the common people voice in congress in the country.

The Spoils System

• Jackson invented the spoils system, which replaced government officials with new officials.
• Many people did not believe that this was okay, because they believed that their jobs were for life.
• Also, wealthy people saw this as a way for Jackson to have his supporters in work in congress.

the kitchen cabinet

• Also, wealthy people saw this as a way for Jackson to have his supporters in work in congress.
• The kitchen cabinet was a group of officials that were Jackson's supporters who helped him make decisions.
• Wealthy people viewed this as Jackson only looking to the common people or his supporters for ideas for the country.

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