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De Alexander: “In other words, the Jackson party was sustained by banks and the opponents of banks, by men of means and men without…”

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In other words, the Jackson party was sustained by banks and the opponents of banks, by men of means and men without means, by the rich and the poor.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

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Alexander describes the diverse support base of the Jackson party, highlighting its appeal across different social classes.

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