The Legacy Of Andrew Jackson

With no family or social standing to rely on, Jackson was indeed a self-made man. As a military commander, he instilled discipline and strength in all of those under his command, expecting nothing from them that he didn’t also expect from himself. In fact, he pushed himself to the limits of his health and strength, and beyond, to serve and lead his men. Jackson inspired the men under his command. In response to his strength of character, they bestowed upon him the nickname of “Old Hickory,” which lasted throughout his lifetime, and even to today. Because of Andrew Jackson, America gained and held onto much of the south, and he defeated the British at New Orleans in the War of 1812. He expelled the Spanish from their holdings in Florida. And he quelled violent uprisings from parts of the Creek and Cherokee tribes, called the Red Sticks. As a military commander, Jackson was decisive and inspiring. And as a President, he gave us a taste of nationalism for the very first time. Despite the controversy surrounding his policies on Native Americans and his military exploits, Jackson was one of our nation’s most influential leaders, at a time when strength was vital. I loved reading Jackson: The Iron-Willed Commander, and if you are a student of American history, I’m sure you will as well. I suggest you grab a

Robert Remini tells the readers in “The Battle of New Orleans” that he wishes to educate his audience of the hard-hitting times our soldiers endured in this remarkable battle that made America the strong and independent country it is today. It is important to Remini to depict the heroic feats of Andrew Jackson “who became a symbol of what was best in American society” (Remini xi) because of his great leadership and determined heart.

In 1830, President Andrew Jackson addressed Congress stating two Native tribes had accepted the terms of the Indian Removal Act. Jackson said he hoped the two tribes consent would set an example for the other tribes to leave because he thought leaving was an advantage for them. He explained, “It puts an end to all possible danger of collision between the authorities of the General and State governments on account of the Indians.” The two different civilizations didn’t agree, which lead to violent conflicts that lasted centuries. For thirty years, the United States had tried to come to find a way to get the two civilizations reach an agreement. The Indian Removal Act became the United States government’s solution that ended the violent encounters. This Act removed the Natives from northern Tennessee, southern Louisiana, western Alabama and the state of Mississippi, which helped the United

Over the course of United States history, every president has changed the country in many ways. Some have changed it for the good of the country, and some have changed it for the worse. However, some have changed it in ways disputed whether they are for the betterment of this great nation. One of these many presidents in the infamous Andrew Jackson. During his time in office, he caused many changes. Some even believed that he was abusing his executive power in ways that a king might, they nicknamed him “King Andrew.”

In December 1830, Jackson stated, “... Two important tribes have accepted the provision made for their removal at the last session of Congress, and it is believed that their example will induce the remaining tribes also to seek the same obvious advantages.” Jackson hoped that since two of the tribes accepted to be peacefully relocated, the others would follow. However, the result couldn’t be further from his statement. Unlike the two tribes that conformed to the Indian Removal Act, the Cherokee decided to fight back and take their case to the Supreme Court.

Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, came to power with one important promise to the American people: the removal of Indian tribes “to make room for the whites”. This Indian Removal, conducted in the 1830s, affected all Indian tribes, and they responded in various ways. Some were ready to move to the west and follow orders, tired of resisting the whites and knowing that there was no other way out. However, several tribes stood on the land of their ancestors and fought to remain where they were. One example of the latter was the focus of study for chapter ten—the Cherokee nation. The Cherokee resisted movement to the west through various treaties and pleas, but were eventually moved out due to military force and strong commands from the president.

Even at an early age, he exhibited hard work and ingenuity by teaching himself how to read and write. By the age of twelve, young Andrew had already earned his stripes in the U.S. military, after he had survived being captured and tortured by the British while serving as a flag boy in the American Revolution. Much later after the war he had a successful career as a lawyer transforming his status into that of an “elite”, and eventually landed a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. His success was a real “rags-to-riches” story. Shortly after his time in the legislature, Andrew Jackson had once again gone on to serve in the U.S. military and had made a name for himself during the War of 1812 against Native American groups throughout the southern states.

In December of 1830 President Jackson would submitted the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek to congress, it would be the first to win Senate approval. President Jackson wanted everything to go smoothly so that the American people would see that he was humane and that this Treaty would benefit both the Indians and the American nation at large. With Jackson located too far away to oversee the actual removal of the Choctaw Nation, they would endure mismanagement, theft, corruption, and inefficiency on a level that would lead to their destruction. Jackson would be deeply offended and the removal of the Choctaw Nation would become one of the worse horror stories of modem era.

The problem with the Natives is that they blocked westward movement for Americans, who were mainly motivated by money. To appease the white settlers frustration, Jackson prompted Congress to pass the Removal Act of 1830. The Removal Act caused the forced removal of Indians from the land they inhabited in the Southeast, to land which would be granted west of the Mississippi River(7). At this time, President Jackson was responsible for negotiating, and creating removal treaties with the Native tribes, even if it meant having to be threatening at times. Robert Whaples states, “About seventy treaties were signed by which more than 100 million acres of Indian land were added to the public domain at a cost to the government of about $65 million plus 32 million acres in the new Indian Territory”, which shows just how crucial the Removal Act was towards the growth of the nation. Jackson’s aggressive political strategies seemed to had muzzled the Indians, who had been a burden for white settlers in one way or another since Columbus stepped on the

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First, in 1836, President Andrew Jackson presented Congress with a treaty that negotiated with the Iowas, Sacs, Fox, Otoe and Omaha tribes of the Missouri Territory (Jackson Submits Indian Treaty 1). Jackson’s policies toward the Indians were that they were an inferior race who stood in the way of American economic progress (1). The bill that Jackson presented

Andrew Jackson was charismatic and he had a reputation for being a fighter and defender of American expansion, emerging as the quite essential figure leading the American democracy (DCorbett, Pfannestiel, 2017, pg. 273). Andrew Jackson did not have a lot of formal education but was known for his military victories. (DCorbett, Pfannestiel, 2017, pg.279) Jackson was elected as president in 1828 and his supporters called themselves Democrats or the democracy (DCorbett, Pfannestiel, 2017, pg. 280). There were newspapers in New Orleans that made Jackson seem like a hero. $300,000 was missing and Jackson fired half of the Treasury department and handpicked who he wanted to work there. (DCorbett, Pfannestiel, 2017, pg. 281) He denied the nullifiers’

David Meacham starts out with the humble beginnings with our protagonist Andrew Jackson who had lost his entire family and has to struggle on his own with what little Jackson’s family left behind. He portrayed as a headstrong, aggressive boy who grew up fighting his way through life. Whether it were duels or great battles he had to lead, namely the battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812, he prevailed as a charismatic but tough leader. He would eventually reach the very top where he will run for president twice and become the seventh president of the United States kickstarting the Jacksonian Era and the struggles which pursue his presidency. Jackson, however, had built a reputation of violence

“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 in his audacious executive decisions and shaped him into one of the most polarizing figures in American history. Although some depict Andrew Jackson as the beloved Champion of the Common Man, his malicious and tyrannical actions as an army

Andrew Jackson’s life endured many different events that lead to his popularity among the people of America; one of his greatest achievements came in his campaign in the military, much in the event of the Battle of New Orleans in 1812. Andrew Jackson came out as a leader; one of the common people a farm-boy that had shown real leadership. The success at war against the British gave him true recognition after Battle of New Orleans had come to an end. The news had spread of success and freedom for