If the United States government was ran by political democracy during the Jackson era, this country would have been in trouble. The southerners and westerners that backed Jackson were young, militant, land crazy, and murderers. They were often called "Hickoryites." When Jackson wa

It was well known that Jackson was for the common man. Even though he was rich, like Jefferson, Jackson still saw himself as a representer in Congress for the common man. He was very well liked because he has something in common with the common man. Jackson led them into battle and the men trusted him. When he went to congress, he believed in individual liberty. Like often times quoted, "all men are created equal." Jackson certainly did not obtain this idea when troubles with the Indians aroused in Georgia. For hundreds of years Indians have been known for being very primitive in ways and customs. With the influence of white man from settlement, they began to adapt the American lifestyle. But Indians still had something that was very precious for Georgia, land. During war Jackson had killed Indians and had no liking for them. So when Georgia asked for help, Jackson was quick to reply. He soon thereafter ordered all of the easter tribes including the Cherokees (among others), to relocate in the land in and around Oklahoma. This journey was known as the "Trail of Tears" for being a terrible journey filled with hardships and sickness, as depicted in Document G. Thousands would die on the way from disease. Is this considered individual liberty? No, the Indians were growing acustom to the American way of life. True, with the effects of the American Revolution the country was growing, and land was needed. But to do it in such a crude and mean fashion is no sign of individual liberty.

When Nicholas Biddle became president, the charter of the Bank of the United States (BUS) was almost up. Jackson was not fond of the BUS, he saw it as a representation of elitism and mono

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