Andrew Jackson Legacies

Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States and founder of the Democratic Party, was elected President in 1828, after he lost in the election of 1824 because of the Electoral College. He was a believer in true democracy, built a party that was representing what the people wanted and did everything he could to close the deep divisions between rich and poor. But he was not always correct in how he acted. In some ways, Andrew Jackson was like Thomas Jefferson: He never really liked the Bank of the United States. When it was time to renew the Bank’s charter, he sent a veto message saying that the Bank needed to be abolished. Jackson thought that it was not a good thing to have the national’s financial strength in a single institution, that the Bank only helped the rich people to become even richer, and that it had too much control over members of the Congress and favored the northeast over the southwest. Jackson was

Andrew Jackson did not further the success in America. Jackson corrupted the government to gain power. He Forced Native Americans to flee their homes. Jackson also created the spoil system to further himself and hurt others. Andrew Jackson is a liar and a cheater.

Andrew Jackson ran for president during the 1824 election. Due to the Corrupt Bargain, Jackson lost to Quincy Adams. However, the next election, Jackson won. When he took office, the Spoils System would take place. Government officials when George Washington was president had been fired because they did not have the same views as Andrew Jackson. In addition, he set up a Kitchen Cabinet of informal advisors to assist him. In 1833, Jackson vetoed the Bank Bill because he felt like the bank only benefitted the wealthy residents. This veto and all of his other vetoes, he would veto more bills than all the presidents before him would. During his presidency, he would use a lot of power while changing the view of a president.

Throughout Andrew Jackson’s presidency, he sought to represent the common man, but in doing so has negatively affected the American people. Many of the decisions that Jackson made were thoughtful resolutions to complex conflicts that threatened to dismantle the Union. Though he resolved conflicts, the effects of his decisions were felt beyond their benefits. Decisions made by Andrew Jackson such as the veto of the Second National Bank, which was positive in theory but ultimately led to severe shortcomings economically, questioned the ideas of the Jacksonian Democrats. These Jacksonian Democrats were guardians of the United States Constitution, political democracy, individual liberty, and equality of economic opportunity for the most part; however, there were pitfalls with their ideas.

Throughout the history of the United Sates, presidential actions have impacted the nation in varying degrees. One such example includes the 7th president, Andrew Jackson. With his victory in the Election of 1828, Jackson’s presidency brought about both positive and negative effects that affected various groups in distinct ways. Therefore, several perceived him as a national hero, while others saw him as a villain, and a few were ambivalent about what to think of him. Finally, the effects that resulted from his actions have marked American history politically, socially and economically.

Andrew Jackson, whose presidential term lasted from 1829-1837, was the first president to ever be chosen by the people to lead. Because he was not born into a rich family, people felt that they could relate to him better. He too preferred supporting the common public over the wealthy aristocrats. During Jackson’s period in office he was able to shift the majority of power in the United States to farmers and small businesses in the western part of the country. Jackson vetoed many bills in order to benefit common people and also created the spoils system to balance out his cabinet. Like Jefferson, Jackson was extremely opposed to the Bank of the U.S., believing that it would only make the wealthy even

America’s history is rich and full of countless heroes, scandals, and incredible stories. Perhaps one of the most interesting of those stories is that of Andrew Jackson’s. To some, he was a hero, but to others, he was their worst enemy. Being raised in the mountains of the Carolinas, he became the first “backcountry president” of the United States (Wilentz, 13). His fame, though, began years before his presidency.

     In this paper I'll go over his presidency, focusing on both the highs and the lows of his two terms in office, from 1829-1837. The issues that I'll focus on are states’ rights, the tariff, the spoils system, Indian removal and banking policies; these controversies brought forth strong rivalry over his years of president. He was known for his iron will and severe personality, and strong use of the powers of his office that made his years of presidency to be known as the "Age of Jackson."

The presidency of Andrew Jackson, 1829 to 1837, was frequently called the Age of the Common Man or the Era of Jacksonian Democracy. It was an era of great growth in population, wealth, and financial productivity. Jackson led the American forces in numerous battles throughout his career, one of the most well-known being the Battle of New Orleans. He used the power of vetoing bills frequently, unlike many other previous presidents. Parties became an important part of the political actions in 1824 to 1844, whether it was in their campaigning efforts or in voter loyalty, which earned the label of “the two-party system.” The one-party system that had once defined James Monroe’s presidency, the Era of Good Feelings, was transformed into a two-party system by Andrew Jackson. The presidency of Andrew Jackson exhibited continuity from the previous era was by maintaining the rivalry between politicians and keeping the precedent of serving only two terms and exhibited change from the previous era by compelling Native Americans to leave their traditional homes and resettle west of Mississippi, the one-party system was changed to a two-party system, and growing federal spending and expenses

President Andrew Jackson’s famous legacy involved national improvements, interactions with other nations, and and different impressions during his presidency. President Andrew Jackson as president, gave off different impression with all his ideas and belief system. President Andrew Jackson’s legacy would be described differently depending on what side you are looking on. When describing President Andrew Jackson’s legacy from a presidential point of view, his legacy may be described as great for all he accomplished during his presidency. When describing his legacy from the morals he had as a person, he would be described as a bad person.

Jackson's journey prior to becoming president, and during the time served by President Adams, included him becoming favorable to the new members elected to congress in 1826, as well as the Vice President Calhoun and as well as the Albany Regency in New York and two editors who worked in the west to mobilize the opposition of Henry Clay and his “American System” which included and advocated government encouragement of protective tariffs and federally funded improvements. Jackson focused on tariffs as the topic was the main concern of the Northerners with the exception of the southerners. Jackson focused on obtaining votes from the southerners who did not have any experience with tariffs. Although he was for higher tariffs he explained to them that he did not oppose the tariffs as long as they were judicial.

In the early 1829, Andrew Jackson rises up from nothing to create the modern presidency in the United States. He became the seventh Precedent of the United States he was known for founding the Democracy party, and for his support of individual liberty. Andrew Jackson was born in March 15, 1767 in Waxhaw’s. Who later became a lawyer and a landowner. He became a national War hero after defeating the British in New Orleans during the War of 1812. His wife Rachel Jackson who he was married for 37 years had passed away 1 year before he became the President of the United States. He was hated by the people and loved by the others, but it never stops him to create the country for what it is now today. Andrew fought his way up to power even though, he came from an orphan never stop him from dream of one day becoming the Precedent of the U.S. He angles the nation that will cause democracy in many ways that some would never agree with him. Although, he had mid crises due to his private life he manages to overcome the obstacles and brought victory in his years of precedency.

Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States, elected in eighteen twenty-eight. Prior to his presidency Andrew Jackson was well known and favored for his success against the British in the war of eighteen-twelve. Upon election, Andrew Jackson became known as the people’s president gaining the majority of electoral votes over his opponent John quincy Adams.Throughout his presidency many events occurred that would shape America as a nation. During his time as President Andrew Jackson was both favored and hated by many individuals. His actions pleased certain groups of people, but would also cause for a loss of support amongst Americans. Jackson’s legacy would leave behind a strong willed group of supporters, known as the Democrat party, and the creation of opposed individuals known as the Whig party as well. His presidency would be viewed as time of improvements to some, but to others who strongly opposed his presidency, it would be seen as a time for unjust tariffs and conflict. Jackson’s presidency would be characterized by key events such as the Indian removal act, the nullification crisis, and the dispute known as the war against the bank, that would alter the nation forever.

Andrew Jackson became known as the war hero after the Battle of New Orleans. His victory over the Indians in the battle helped his public recognition and increased his popularity in society. In the election of 1820, Andrew Jackson ran for presidency and won with flying colors. Jackson’s humble background gave him an edge over other candidates - he was the voice for the “common man” and endorsed the idea of national democracy. His years in office was named the Jacksonian era as he changed the views and ideas of politics forever. Jackson’s supporters called themselves the Jacksonian democrats and viewed themselves as the guardians of the United States Constitution, political democracy, individual liberty, and equality of economic opportunity. Although this is true to a certain extent, Jackson advocated what he thought would be beneficial to the “common man.” Jackson spread the equality of economic opportunities and remained loyal to the constitution, but fell short when considering individual liberties and political democracy.

Jackson, Andrew, the first one become a president as ordinary of the United States, who had overcome all the difficulties challenge in his early life, and attributed his success by himself to become a ‘brave son of Tennessee’ as miraculous, as impossible. He had a very intricately past: captured by the British in 1781, squandered his inheritance in gambling house and brothels, practiced law, speculated in land, and opened stores to sell goods from Philadelphia… But, the “blood” of his “fore father,” makes him became the “Old Hickory”, and against the diseases in the war with the Creek. Thus to say, that People respect him because his success, but his harsh policies with Indian also bring him a lot of condemn. In the article, “Jackson: Metaphysician