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Andrew Jackson's presidency was often called the "Age of the Common Man", why?

1.He was a self-made man who rose his way up


2.Because of his efforts in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812


3.He was born into a wealthy family that fought to represent the common people


4.He was a self-made man who was always high up in the ranks

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He was considered the "common man's president" because he was the first president who did not come from a wealthy background. He was orphaned at a young age, he fought in the American Revolution and was a commander during the war of 1812 (Battle of New Orleans).

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