Jackson correlated to the ‘common man,’ which is why many respected and appreciated him. Jackson also believed that the government was only helping the rich. The document “Jackson's inauguration” states, “Thousands and thousands of people, without distinction or rank...waiting the appearance of the President...greet him with a shout that splits the air.” People who were not rich or powerful, and just regular loved Andrew Jackson, because he could relate to them. This is what made his presidency so great; he could persuade anyone who was ‘common’ to agree and relate to him. In fact, the election of 1828 started the era of the ‘common man’ because of him. The article, “Andrew Jackson and the Era of the Common Man” states, “Andrew Jackson’s election showed that a man's’ lineage did not ensure a place in office. Rather it was the candidate’s …show more content…
Andrew Jackson stated that, “The union was formed for the benefit of all...Everyone must see that the other States, in self-defense, must oppose secession at all costs”. The nullifiers stated that if the federal government tried to use its strength against South Carolina, then the state would form its own independent government and retreat from the union. Jackson opposed nullification, and believed it would end the United States as a nation. Andrew Jackson does not want to ignore the sacrifices made to form the