Why is the period from 1824 to 1845 sometimes referred to as the “Age of Jackson”?
A:
Andrew Jackson served an unprecedented three terms as president during that time
B:
Andrew Jackson was the dominant political figure in the country during that time.
C:Andrew Jackson founded the influential Jacksonian Party during that time.
D:Andrew Jackson expanded America’s borders with military victories during that time.
B: Andrew Jackson was the dominant political figure in the country during that time.
The period from 1824 to 1845 is dubbed the "Age of Jackson," not because he served three terms (as he actually served two terms from 1829 to 1837) or solely because of military expansion or the founding of the Jacksonian Party. It's called the "Age of Jackson" because Andrew Jackson was the defining political figure, shaping many policies and the politics of the era. His influence extended from his first presidential run in 1824, through his presidency, and continued to influence American politics after he left office. This period is also indicative of the rise of the Democratic Party and the political movement known as Jacksonian Democracy, which emphasized greater democracy for the common man as opposed to a government dominated by a small elite.