The Jacksonian period truly did exemplify the characterization as the era of “common man.” Jackson showed these characteristics in the way he brought politics to the common man, reformed the nation to the advantage of the common man, and allowed for the common man to be economically safe.
Jackson showed the most allure to the lower class persons in the way that he gave them a chance to participate in politics. Expanded voting rights allowed not only rich white land owners the right to vote but the lower-class person the ability to vote as well, so Jackson really pumped up the interest factor in politics by opposing both the national bank and tariffs which a good number of