Question

What were the planks of Andrew Jackson’s campaign platform in 1828?

Answer 1

Answer:

The main planks of Jackson’s campaign were: sweep away the corrupt elite by undoing the “corrupt bargain” of Adams election, making new federal appointments, elevating officials whose election actually reflected the will of the majority of voters.

Explanation:

The campaign of 1828 is still considered one of the most malicious campaigns in American history. Jackson was accused of being a military tyrant that would use the presidency as a springboard for his own ambitions of empire. But Jackson worked hard to show his program of governmental reform, retrenchment, and economy to bring honor and financial solvency.