brodyhodges03 brodyhodges03 25-09-2017 History contestada After Jackson’s election to the presidency in 1828, why did his supporters call him “the People’s President”? a He invited his political opponents to his reception at the White House. b Jackson put an end to the spoils system. c More people were involved in the nominating and voting processes. d Government officials were replaced with those who could do the job better.