Question

rise of the common man in america. directions: the age of jackson coincides with a period known as the rise of the common man in america and is known for increased political activism. after reading about this era, find a picture that you feel best represents a common man in america and paste it below. then fill in the thought bubble. then analyze the cartoon and explain why jackson might not be seen as a champion for the common man. i support president andrew jackson because...... why might jackson not be seen as a champion for the common man? type your response here...

Explanation:

Jackson, despite being associated with the "Rise of the Common Man", had actions that counter - indicated this. He implemented the Indian Removal Act which displaced Native American tribes from their ancestral lands, showing a lack of concern for all common people. His economic policies also favored certain business interests over the true well - being of the average citizen. He also had a strong executive style that some saw as autocratic, similar to a monarch as depicted in the cartoon.

Answer:

Jackson might not be seen as a champion for the Common Man because he forced Native Americans off their lands through the Indian Removal Act, his economic policies could have favored business interests over the average person, and his strong - handed executive style resembled autocracy.