Question

How did the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 reflect those new options ?

Answer 1

Changes in voting requirements and involvement, Andrew Jackson's election and the founding of the Democratic Party – owing largely to Martin Van Buren's organizational skills – all contributed to make the 1828 election and Jackson's presidency a milestone in the history of the American political system. The 1828 campaign was a landmark event in a era that saw the emergence of a two-party system similar to our current system, presidential electioneering more closely resembling modern political campaigns, and the expansion of the executive branch's power.

By 1828 the selection of presidential electors was determined by the electorate of all but two states, and more significant than ever before was the popular opinion. Supporters of Jackson founded pro-Jackson newspapers and helped to distribute information and material for elections. Both sides held marches, parades, and other public gatherings to advance their nominee.