The Age of Jackson

The Age of Jackson, spanning roughly from 1829 to 1837 during President Andrew Jackson’s era, was a period marked by expanding democratic participation in the United States. It emphasized the common man's influence in politics, promoting greater voter rights for white men and shifting power toward the presidency and the popular vote. Jackson’s policies focused on populism, states’ rights, and land expansion, but also included controversial actions like removing Native Americans from their lands. Overall, this era transformed American politics by increasing citizen engagement and challenging traditional elites.