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1828-1856: Jackson and the Democrats vs. the Whigs (may 1, 1828 – aug 19, 1857)

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Jackson and the Democrats Versus the Whigs: General Andrew Jackson founded the Democratic Party: goal to broaden political opportunity by eliminating vestiges of elitism and mobilizing the masses.