America had faced many challenges since the War of 1812 and the Panic of 1819. Andrew Jackson's election in 1828 promoted both political and social change in America as many began to feel a renewed sense of optimism and hope for America's future. Although the Jacksonian Democrats, supporters and followers of Andrew Jackson, have failed to live up to their self-appointed role as guardians of the Constitution, they have succeeded in expanding political democracy, protecting the liberties of some individuals, and creating equal economic opportunity. Growing up in a not very wealthy family, Andrew Jackson considered himself the president of the "common man". He believed that the rich held too much power and would satisfy the desires of the government for their own selfish purposes. (Doc B) As the supposed guardian of the Constitution, Jackson believed that “all men are created equal.” (Doc A) He believed that every white man, landowner or not, had the right to vote. Although Jackson expanded political democracy because of this opinion, he still did not implement the Constitution ...