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In the 1820's and 1830's, many changes were made in efforts to promote
democracy. In contrast, it seems there were almost more undemocratic actions taken during this time period. President Andrew Jackson claimed that he opposed government meddling in social and economic life, but seemed to contradict himself. That was not the only contradiction made by Jackson and his democrats. Even though Jacksonian Democrats viewed themselves as the guardians of the Constitution, political democracy, individual liberty, and equality of economic opportunity, several major social, political, and economic events showed that they failed to live up to their ideals.
Jacksonian Democrats were most inconsistent politically. Jackson made efforts to provide "common man" with opportunities in high office by creating the spoils system. However, the system was abused when illiterate and incompetent people were given unfit jobs and duties. Also, Jackson contradicts himself as claiming his party and......

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