Why is the period from 1824 to 1845 sometimes referred to as the “Age of Jackson”?

• Andrew Jackson served an unprecedented three terms as president during that time.
• Andrew Jackson founded the influential Jacksonian Party during that time.
• Andrew Jackson was the dominant political figure in the country during that time.
• Andrew Jackson expanded America’s borders with military victories during that time.

• Andrew Jackson was the first president to be elected from the western states during that time.