Question

Focusing upon the major policy actions and political fights of their respective administrations, compare and contrast the ideological similarities or differences of Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson. Can Jackson's policies be understood through a republican ideological framework? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson was inspired from ideals but when It comes to practicality his ideals only satisfy his thoughts but Andrew jackson was an practical and action taker man.jefferson was an science and nature lover person who was don't able in connect his principles to practicality ,for example he was against the slavery but don't want to give up his slaves. But Jackson was self taught so he believes that his every work is fair. Jefferson is known for his writings and intellectuality but Jackson is known for his violence. Jefferson never had a record for killing or fought someone but Jackson is known for killings and combats.

But there is major similarity between both.they were against of wealth requirement for voting.at that time this is a very controversial and ahead of time thinking.

Yes we can understood Jackson's policies through a republican ideological framework. He wants everyone to vote, he was against to power that comes from only wealth. His thoughts was slightly related to republican ideology so we can understand his policies through a republican ideological framework.