Prior to Jackson, only wealthy white property owners could take part in the political process. That changed with the new president, for he abolished many property requirements for the voting process and increased the percentage of voters to 80% of adult males around the end of his presidency (Doc 5). Jackson also was a strong believer in the Spoils System. In fact, he opened many governmental positions to a wider range of people because of his belief that ¨In a country where offices are created solely for the benefit of the people, no one man has any more intrinsic right to official station than another (Doc 6).¨ Jackson´s view of the common people was truly innovative as it allowed more people to become involved in politics, and in doing so, spurred democracy throughout
Prior to Jackson, only wealthy white property owners could take part in the political process. That changed with the new president, for he abolished many property requirements for the voting process and increased the percentage of voters to 80% of adult males around the end of his presidency (Doc 5). Jackson also was a strong believer in the Spoils System. In fact, he opened many governmental positions to a wider range of people because of his belief that ¨In a country where offices are created solely for the benefit of the people, no one man has any more intrinsic right to official station than another (Doc 6).¨ Jackson´s view of the common people was truly innovative as it allowed more people to become involved in politics, and in doing so, spurred democracy throughout