Andrew Jackson embodied the contradictions of democratic-nationalism in multiple beneficial and harmful ways for the country. Jackson believed strongly in democracy, but not for native americans, and he believed that African americans should either remain enslaved, or be freed and sent abroad. Although Jackson expanded democracy, the national government power decreased while state and local rights became stronger. The battle over the Tariff of 1828 was fought by Jackson vs the Southern planters. They didn't want this new tax but Jackson supported federal law over state wishes in this case. Eventually with the threat of warships and a reduction in the tax, South Carolina accepted it. Jackson evidently was opposed to disunion. In addition to
