Which U.S. president is described in the box above?
- Won the presidential election of 1828
- Was seen as a "common man" and represented the expansion of democracy
- Filled government positions with people from his own party, which came to be known as the spoils system
A. James Madison
B. Martin Van Buren
C. John Quincy Adams
D. Andrew Jackson
Answer (2)
The answer is Andrew Jackson because he was seen as a common man
The U.S. president described is Andrew Jackson, who won the election of 1828, represented the common man, and implemented the spoils system. His presidency marked significant changes in American democracy during the early 19th century.
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