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Q Andrew Jackson’s Presidency is surrounded with controversy. From increased presidential authority and his battle with the national bank, to the push for a limited government and the Indian Removal Act, his actions greatly changed the trajectory of the United States. Was the Age of Jackson truly an age of democracy? Were his action and decisions better connected to that of an absolute monarch or one who cares for the people of his country? When responding to classmates, include additional information for why you agree with their position or information explaining why you do not agree with their position. Make sure to provide cited information to support your position. All work must be in APA format.

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Andrew Johnson’s era was truly the age of democracy for America. Although democracy back in that era did not unfortunately apply to all residents of the country and discrimination based on race, gender and background was rampant, but Andrew Jackson’s tenure was successful in snatching the monopoly away from the elites and extended it to the common men.