The Age of Jackson

The Age of Jackson, spanning the 1820s to the 1830s, was a transformative period in American politics marked by the presidency of Andrew Jackson. This era saw the expansion of democracy through the implementation of universal white male suffrage, which allowed more citizens to participate in the electoral process.

Jackson's presidency was also marked by controversial policies such as the Indian Removal Act, which forcibly relocated thousands of Native Americans from their ancestral lands. Additionally, the rise of the Democratic Party during this time reflected broader societal changes and the growing influence of populism in American politics.