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Do you think Jackson's response to the nullification crisis promoted democracy? Why or why not

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Answer:Andrew Jackson regarded the South Carolina Ordinance of Nullification as a clear threat to the federal union and to national authority. He reacted by submitting to Congress a Force Bill authorizing the use of federal troops in South Carolina if necessary to collect tariff duties.

Answer and Explanation: Andrew Jackson promoted democracy by campaigning on the rights of the masses and for the common man. Jackson's democratic approach to government changed the way candidates for public office would campaign by going to the people.

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