Andrew Jackson and the Rise of the Democrats - A Reference Guide

This illuminating overview explains political parties in the early 19th century, comparing and contrasting that era with the modern-day political climate.In this chronological examination of the Democratic Party''s origins, award-winning author Mark R. Cheathem traces the development of both the Democratic Party and the second American party system from its roots in the Jeffersonian Republicans in the 1790s to its maturation during Andrew Jackson''s presidency in the 1830s. The book explores the concept of politics and its effects on the national government of the early American republic.This historical reference is filled with fascinating facts and anecdotes about 19th-century politics in the United States, most notably how Martin Van Buren acted as the architect of the Democratic Party; what factors contributed to the Democrats'' rise to power; and how the Bank War created the second American party system, pitting the Democrats against Whigs. Content features key political writings from the period, portraits and political cartoons of the time, and a helpful chronology detailing influential events.>

Product details

• Authors: Mark Cheathem, Mark R Cheathem, Mark R. Cheathem, Cheathem Mark R.
• Publisher: Abc Clio Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.03.2015
• EAN: 9781610694063
• ISBN: 978-1-61069-406-3
• No. of pages: 344
• Series: Guides to Historic Events in America; Guides to Historic Events in A; Guides to Historic Events in A; Guides to Historic Events in America
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > Public law, administrative procedural law, constitutional procedural law; USA, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Political Ideologies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Ideologies / General, HISTORY / United States / 19th Century, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, United States of America, USA, History of the Americas, Political ideologies and movements, American History: Politics