Which of the following best characterizes the Jackson presidency?

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Greater democracy for the common man.

The Jackson presidency is best characterized by greater democracy for the common man.

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The Jackson presidency is best characterized by greater democracy for the common man.

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Andrew Jackson's presidency (1829-1837) is often associated with the rise of popular democracy and the expansion of voting rights to more 'common' white men, which is why it is often referred to as the 'Age of the Common Man'.

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A common mistake is to associate Jackson's presidency with justice for American Indian groups, however, his administration is known for the Indian Removal Act, which led to the Trail of Tears.

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