Andrew Jackson Totalitarianism

Conclusively Jackson was a great president because he represented the people of America by being a common man, overcame huge obstacles such as keeping South Carolina from seceding, and by forming the two most popular political parties used in America today, the Democrats and the Republicans. Those who argue that Jackson was a bad president simply

Only one U.S. president has been censured by the United States Senate and this was Andrew Jackson for what the senate believed to be abuse of presidential power during the Bank War. Andrew Jackson should be removed from the $20 bill. While Jackson was the 7th president of the united states and a national war hero after defeating the British in New Orleans during the War of 1812 he got rid of a whole government program because it didn't go along with his viewpoints. In 1816 the second bank of the United States was created five years after the First bank's charter expired. The bank had been run by a board of directors with ties to industry and manufacturing, however Jackson disagreed with the ways that the federal money was being spent as well

Andrew Jackson's reign was arguably that which argued a dictatorship. His rise to power sat a precedent for how his leadership would be, ruthless and aggressive. He was a man who imposed his law with brute force and a menacing determination. These are extremely evident in the indian removal policy, his actions regarding the nullification crisis, and the bank war.

According to his enemies, Andrew Jackson behaved more like a dictator/king than a democratic president. Jackson and his followers became the basis of the Democratic-Republican party, later known as the Democratic party. He believed in the spoils system, supported the common man, and equality for all people regardless of their social class. Although he had such positive features, he had some negatives as well. Jackson removed Native Americans from their homeland by signing the Indian Removal Act of 1830, which created the “Trail of Tears,” vetoed the National Bank (B.U.S), and was pro-slavery. Although a common man himself, Jackson became successful as president. This was one of his biggest motives to support the common man, rather than the

While Jefferson had strong values in taking away power from the executive, Jackson continued to strengthen the authority of the president through his vetoes and actions based on a loose interpretation of the Constitution. Believing that the Federalists “grossly expand[ed] the national government’s size and power”, Jefferson proceeded to diminish its control by abolishing internal taxes, such as the excise tax, repealing the Judiciary Act of 1801, and reducing the size of the U.S. permanent army (Henretta, Edwards, & Self 2011). Meanwhile, Jackson heightened his presidential authority by distinguishing himself as the American people’s sole representative and defender. He also managed his cabinet strictly, ousting the members that did not follow

Andrew Jackson was born in a backwoods settlement in the Carolinas in 1776. His parents, Scotch-Irish folk, came to America two years before his birth. His mother was widowed while pregnant with him. At age 13, Andrew joined a regiment. He and his brother were both captured and imprisoned together by the British. Their mother got them released, but his brother died on the long trip home. During his independent days, he lived in a tavern with other students. He gained a reputation for charisma, and wildness and hooliganism (Morris, Introduction).

"John Marshall made the law let him enforce it."This quote was from Andrew Jackson speaking Worchester V. Georgia.Andrew Jackson was our 7th president,He passed the tariff of abomination and Indian removal act.Jackson is a tyrant because he took away Indians land, made the Panic of 1837 happen,and disobeyed the Constitution.

Even though Jackson was very successful during his presidency, there were some events in history that really showed his “weaknesses”. Jackson was classified as a lunatic. He was feared by many, especially his opponents. Due to his temper and poor decisions, Jackson did not mind to go to war for what he believed in or did not care to remove anyone against him. He was a real savage, and I feel the country at this time of period needed this type of mentality in the presidency. A negative event that took place during his term was the Trail of Tears, which was the forced removal of Native Americans from their homeland, resulting in the death of thousands of people. He also promoted slavery and he himself owned many and showed cruelty towards them. Andrew Jackson was stubborn and only cared about himself, but I do believe he

Andrew Jackson was a man of great willpower and considered himself to be just a common man. He showed great care for his men, although sometimes he may have been a little too tough on them. He had the traits of a great leader, however, Jackson tended to take advantage of the respect and power that he held. Andrew Jackson was a good military leader, in the fact that he was brave on the battlefield and could make knowledgeable decisions, however, had his style of command and the way he treated his men been different, then I think he could have been a great military leader.

"I cannot be intimidated from doing that which my judgment and conscience tell me is right by any earthly power."

He was known as “Old Hickory” by his troops for that he was as tough as “the hardest wood in all creation” and opponents of his called him a crude and ignorant man who was unfit to be president (257). Even though he had a negative reputation, Andrew Jackson managed to become the seventh president of the United States in 1828. However, these negative attributes triggered many disputes within the nation, showing that Jackson was abusing democracy during his 2 term presidency. First of all, Jackson’s tough and stubborn way of approaching governing was to listen to other’s opinions but would end up doing what he felt was right (261). Therefore, the United States actually was not governed by the people, but was governed by a leader, making the government

Andrew Jackson was the seventh president, serving from 1829-1837. Nicknamed "Old Hickory," he left an indelible imprint on the nation that extends beyond his face adorning the twenty dollar bill. Jackson split the preexisting Republican Party into the Whig and Democratic Parties, establishing the dual-party structure that exists today. He was the first president who came from a rural, deep Southern background (he was born in the rustic woods of South Carolina) and his impoverished country upbringing informed his presidential policies. As someone who also captained the premier national political position, Jackson is responsible for bringing the experience and voice of the common man to the federal government. This essay will explore three of the most salient aspects of Jackson's presidency: the Nullification Crisis of 1832, the National Bank episode of 1833-34, and the treatment of American Indians and slaves.

The adulation that he enjoyed in the six days between the Southern surrender at Appomattox and his death would have been challenged by this contentious issue. But, the enormous political capital that he gained as the victorious Commander in Chief and as the first president to be re-elected since Andrew Jackson, as well as his pragmatism, his measured idealism and typically incrementalist strategies would have allowed reconstruction to succeed and the nation could have avoided a hundred years of Jim Crow, lynchings , intimidation and enforced segregation.

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.

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.