... to economy. Jackson's attitude toward the Bank of the United States, as being unconstitutional and favoring elites, did however cause harm to economic opportunity, causing the Panic of 1837 during Martin Van Buren's presidency. The removal of the Bank of United States encouraged all land to be bought by hard money, a process known as Species Circular. His usage of pet banks ... ...

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... motivated. Jackson lost a good deal of money to a speculator when he was young, and this bred his mistrust amongst bankers in general. Jackson's economic legacy was that of ruin for Martin Van Buren, his successor. What started out as a humongous influx of specie silver caused British banks to ask for payment of loans in specie gold and silver, caused a large New ... ...

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