DBQ: Jacksonian Democracy

<Tab/>In the 1820's and 1830's, the Jacksonian Democrats believed they were protecting many aspects of freedom for the American people and I agree with their beliefs to a limited extent. The Jacksonian Democrats were successful in maintaining the political democracy during this time. However, they were completely defeated in their attempt at establishing and preserving individual liberty. While, they were successful in some aspects of guarding the equality of economic …

…at all but claimed they were the official "guardians" of it. As for the equality of economic opportunity, they were able to achieve this in some arenas. The individual cases were decided in favor of this attempt but the national issues weren't won. The Jacksonian Democrats were able to play the role of "guardian" and protect many of the rights they believed they did, but I don't think they came near covering all of them.