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Andrew Jackson Essay

Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States. He was elected in 1828. He did many things when he was president. He was an effective president. He did what was necessary for success. He did this in the Corrupt Bargain and Democratic Party, Spoils System, and in the Indian Removal Act.

One thing that Jackson did was to allow the ordinary people have a voice. He did this in the “Corrupt Bargain and Democratic Party.” In this event, Henry Clay helped John Quincy Adams become President. As a result, Adams wins and then gives Clay the title of Secretary of State. Jackson did not like this, so he partnered with Martin Van Buren to form the Democratic Party for the ordinary people. This helped the normal …show more content…

This was called the “Spoils System.” In this event, Jackson wanted new people who had the same political view as him to work with him. He also fired many federal workers who were not doing their jobs. This was effective because he was able to work with people who he could trust and people who share the same opinion.

Another thing that Jackson did was “The Indian Removal Act.” In this event, Native Americans were kicked out of their own land. They were forced to moved to land that was west of the Mississippi. They also were forced to walk on a trail that killed twenty five percent of them. This was effective because it had to be done at some point, so it just happened now. America need that land in order to satisfy their need to expand as a country, so Jackson made that possible. Jackson basically did what was necessary in order for America to have that land.

One thing, that Jackson did that was not so effective was the mudslinging in the Election of 1828. In this election, it was Jackson versus Adams. They both made lies about each other to make themselves win. They published newspaper articles filled of lies. Jackson should not have done this, it is not in the qualities of a good leader, and it would not give you a good image. Although, he did this, this showed that he would do whatever it took to

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