Jacksonian Democracy: Who Did Not Benefit?

Alexis de Tocqueville toured America after Andrew Jackson’s administration, a period of time your textbook titles “Jacksonian Democracy.” Tocqueville believed American democracy would eventually overthrow monarchies to become the  world’s dominate governing system.

In a paper, explain the cultural and social ideas of Jacksonian Democracy. Then consider who it was who did not benefit from Jacksonian Democracy thereby contradicting Tocqueville’s expectation about democracy. For example, how did Jacksonian Democracy influence settlers in the old Southwest, the poor farmers, immigrants, Native Americans, slaves, women, and other groups?

Directions:

Your paper should be 2-3 pages long, not including the required Title and References pages.

Format your paper according to APA style

Your paper should include an introduction, a body with at least three fully developed paragraphs, and a conclusion. It should contain a fully developed and supported thesis statement.

Include a minimum of two academic sources (journal articles, books, etc.)