However, an argument can be made that the Jacksonian democrats viewed themselves as inhibitors of liberties for ethnic minorities. During the early years of America the Indians were gradually forced westward by settlers, or assimilated into the American culture. In 1830, under Jackson as president, the Indian Removal Act was passed. The Cherokees, Creeks, Choctaws, Chickasaws, Seminoles, and other tribes that were east of the Mississippi River were forced west. All these Indians lost their lands. More than 100,000 Indians were forced on the trail to new lands (Bailey 279-281). As depicted in Document G, there are many Indians of all ages. Some were able to ride horses, but most were carrying their belongings on their backs. They conditions are not good and many look weak from the travelling to n

On the other hand, an argument can be made that Jacksonian Democracy did feel that they protected the US Constitution and economic opportunity. In the 1800s the national bank started to foreclose on many western establishments. Jacksonian Democracy vehemently opposed a national bank. In 1836 the charter for the bank of the United States was set to expire. This would have been during Jackson’s presidency. Henry Clay tried to pass a recharter bill in 1832. The bill was passed in congress, but when it reached President Jackson, he vetoed it (Bailey 276-277). In Document B, Jackson wrote why he vetoed the bank. He stated that none of the modifications were with justice of with the Constitution of the United States. He said that twenty of the twenty-five directors were chosen by the rich citizen stockholders. Jackson slowly removed federal deposits from the bank. He used the money to defray day to day governmental costs. Jackson also stopped depositing money to the national bank. This weakened the bank. Jackson eventually let the charter die in 1836 (Bailey 277-279). Document H is the finding in the Supreme Court case of Charles River Bridge v. Warren Bridge. It was found that the Charles River Bridge could charge whatever they wanted for a toll. It was also found that they could not control any land beside that which the bridge is standing on. They could not keep any other brid

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