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    Many people of the country celebrated Jackson as an unrefined man but natural leader. These individuals called themselves the Jacksonians. Jackson faced great issues during his administration that set a precedent for opposition for the Democrats. Jackson was ridiculed for his marriage, his honor, friendships and his temper. John Quincy Adams press stated that Jackson’s attributes would disqualify him for office. Jackson was known to be vindictive and hot headed. An example of Jackson’s unpredictable

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    Andrew Jackson was a very influental person in American history. He gave the United States some very important ideas on the topic of government. Jackson was diffrent in many ways. He impacted the government,he helped leave a big impression on the world's overal military power, and finally he was unique in the White House. All of these very important ideas helped Jackson create a uniqe and influental impact on histroy. The first way Jackson impacted the US and the world was by pushing the government

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    “I was born for a storm and a calm does not suit me.” Andrew Jackson’s depiction of his demeanor resonates throughout the entire written history of his life. Rising from humble beginnings, he suddenly secured national prominence as he emerged victorious from the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812. With his tremendous popularity as “war hero,” he subsequently achieved the popular vote and rained down on the nation as the seventh president of the United States, where his fiery nature reflected

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    President Andrew Jackson was known as "the peoples President" and rightly so due to his life before he became president. He was a lawyer and a soldier which led him to an understanding of what the American people wanted or didn't want. His beliefs of an equality spread through American politics and his decisions throughout his presidency made a lasting impact on America. President Jackson had a few controversial issues that he was known for, one was the support of Indian removal. Some

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    The Jackson presidency is regarded by many to be one of the worst presidents in US history. Not only are his actions considered evil by the morals of the modern world, they were also questioned by the people in his time period. Many well respected politicians, such as Henry Clay and Webster, spoke out against Jackson and his actions. His policies got so drastic that people began to consider impeachment. People questioned his actions in dealing with the national bank, the force bill, and the Indian

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    In 1828, Andrew Jackson was elected President of the United States. This moment brought forth both positive and negative reactions. Most historians agree that it was a pivotal moment in American history, but many disagree on what it truly represents. In The United States: 1830-1850, Frederick Jackson Turner discusses how Jackson becoming president represents the triumph of democracy and of the common man. In The Presidential Game: The Origins of American Presidential Politics, Richard P. Mccormick

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    Andrew Jackson decided to take action on the Native American issue on March 4th,1829. Jackson stated,”It will be my sincere and constant desire to observe toward the Indian tribes within our limits a just and liberal policy, and to give that humane and considerate attention to their rights and their wants which is consistent with the habits of our Government and the feelings of our people”. Here Jackson is making the Indians feel stable, with him as the new President. Over a year later Jackson backpedals

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    Short Term Essay The Indian Removal Act, inspired by Andrew Jackson; the 7th president of the US and the enhanced ambition for American settlers to find more land in the southwestern regions of North America. The Indian Removal Act enabled Jackson the power of negotiating removal treaties with Indian tribes east of the Mississippi. Among these tribes were: Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaws and Seminoles. Very few authenticated traits were signed. The Choctaws were the only tribe to agree without

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    presidency proved to show how the office and even America were experiencing a break from the past. Andrew Jackson was different that the presidents before him in several ways. From the beginning, he was never really involved politics but he was really well known as a war hero and used that to his advantage after one of the other candidates withdrew and another became disabled due to a stoke. Still, Jackson loses this election to John Quincey Adams in 1824, but in the following election in 1828 Jackson’s

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    presidential history, one easily concludes that most presidents bear a fairly similar purpose in their campaign. They strive for financial prosperity, unification of political outlooks, and overall steps in development in the quality of life. However, Andrew Jackson was an outlier in these terms. In the wake of the Market Revolution, transportation and industrial production hit an economic boom. Not only were goods cheaper to produce through mechanical processing, but they were also marketable for much

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