Compare and contrast the political principles of the Jacksonian Democr

Compare and contrast the political principles of the Jacksonian Democrats and the Jeffersonian Republicans. In what ways were their beliefs similar and different? Explain the reasons for the differences.

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ANSWER
Similarities: states’ rights; strict constructionist; territorial expansionist; pro-Indian removal; equal opportunity; faith in the “common man.”
Differences: Jacksonians more egalitarian; more national in scope; more professional political organization; embrace majority rule; less consistent ideology.