Question

Why did lowercas voters tend to support Andrew Jackson

Answer 1

The lower class voters tend to support Andrew Jackson as they felt he would represent them since he had been born into poverty .

Explanation:

The supporters thought that Andrew Jackson has good leadership qualities and he has rich experience in 1812 war. Above all, he is from a poor and humble background. He always supported the common man’s efforts and he experiences the pain the common man who undergoes because of the unfair taxes and laws imposed against them.

He used to fight for the common man’s rights and always try to protect them from any signs of aristocracy. Andrew Jackson ran his election campaign on the impression of being a president for the common man. His campaign and following presidency guided in a new political era that was defined by the rise of the common man.