In 1829, a new kind of President elected to office was Andrew Jackson a Democrat, indeed his promises in office were to uphold the United States Constitution along with Political democracy being assured. Jackson promised individual liberty and economic opportunity. Yet, Jacksonians contradicted themselves with everything they claimed to be. Jacksonians even believed they where flawless.
In December of 1829, George Henry Evans wrote "The Working Men's Declaration of Independence"(Doc A). Under the portrayed image of Jackson at the expense of vested interest he rewrote the Declaration of Independence to establish a meaning of individual liberty among the people, the average man, and to give a feeling of security against the ill-treatment of the government. This document established that the citizens had a say in what the government does and that they may reform the abuses of such a government. To further enforce individual freedom, Jackson denies no free American. He follows......
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