How Did Democratic Participation Change

Following the end of the eighteenth century, the newly formed United States of America would have to inevitably encounter the rising transparent issues of our nation’s democratic structure and decide whether to make changes to the old traditions. In this paper, I will specifically be demonstrating how democratic participation changed throughout the early 1800’s and on how Andrew Jackson commenced his rise to political fame and took his part in providing adjustments to the United States of America’s democracy. One thing to note that was a big impact on both democratic participation and contribution to Andrew Jackson’s reputation was the following wars which ensued the nation. In light of the events which transpired during the early nineteenth century, the War of 1812 could have

This war, deemed the “second war of independence” against the dominant naval power of Great Britain and Native American tribes lasted close to three years. Yet thanks to key victories like Andrew Jackson’s siege through the south leading up to his victory in the battle of New Orleans the nation had a boosted morale. Following the conclusion of the war, Andrew Jackson was commemorated for his courage as a war hero. With the addition of a new celebrity within the nation also came an increasing perception of patriotism which motivated more Americans to get involved in their democratic freedoms. Coupled with the newfound source of patriotism came the booming advancements in technologies during the 1820’s which aroused American citizens attention on how the nation should be run politically. Furthermore it would serve as no surprise when Andrew Jackson took his place as the President of the United States as a result of the 1828 election. When elected, President Jackson character was presented with more detail. He proved to be a very bold individual. Especially as President, his political party stood for