Jackson was known as the first common man president because just like the common people at that time, Jackson educated himself. He enjoyed cockfighting as a kid and wasn't really good at reading and writing. He was a great war hero. He was an anti-federalist and he believed that the federal government was for the priviledged.
Andrew Jackson was a man elected by the people and was completely for the people. Jackson was a popular southwestern that became a hero
during the War of 1812 and later on became president. Although some of his decisions did during his presidency seemed like misconduct of power they were all for the benefit of the people. This is the very essence of popular sovereignty and the opposite of a king. Many historians today believe that he acted like a king and abused his power, but a king does not care about what the people want and does not listen to them, unlike Andrew Jackson. Past historical references show that the people dislike their king and his unlimited power over them
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Because he was. Both of his parents were poor immigrants . He inherited nothing from his parents and lived in frontier Tennessee. The six presidents before him were all wealthy men of long-standing American families living near the east coast.
Andrew Jackson was the first president who not a founding father from an old aristocratic family. He was the first from the frontier and the first who had never been to college. Later presidents such as Truman have also been called by this description.
Andrew Jackson was the first president that was not born into wealth and considered himself a spokesman for the common man. He was known as the "Common Man's President" and "Champion of the Common Man."
Andrew Jackson was the full name of President Jackson. He did not have a middle name. It was very common for boys in that time to not have a second name.
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Common people, such as the working class, viewed Andrew Jackson as their champion. Andrew Jackson served as the 7th U. S. President.
They both lived in Illinois when they were elected President.
Andrew Jackson was the full name of President Jackson. He did not have a middle name. It was very common for boys in that time to not have a second name.
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they are both dead
A Victory for the Common Man
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Andrew Jackson, the people's president.