Explain how Jacksonian Democracy shaped antebellum America in terms of politics and society. What were its best and worst aspects?

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1. What were the causes of the War of 1812? How did the global conflict with Napoleon affect the war situation in North America? Looking at three chief turning points, did the war end with an American victory or was it a draw?

2. Weigh the relative importance of the Industrial and Market revolutions in changing the American economy. In what ways was the economy different in 1860 from what it had been in 1800? How would you explain those differences?

3.  Explain how Jacksonian Democracy shaped antebellum America in terms of politics and society. What were its best and worst aspects?