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Presidency Of Andrew Jackson

 

            
             Andrew Jackson and his policies strengthened .
             As president his actions changed the .
             nation into a more nationalistic country. Jackson was a man of the .
             People. He strongly felt that the common man was the power behind .
             government. There were many different aspects that mirrored Jackson .
             and American nationalism. His personality, his policies, his actions, and the way he mirrored nationalism changed America into what become less of an aristocracy and more of a democracy. This benefited our society as a whole. Jackson was a man of humble background. In his time, a man that was born in a cabin was looked upon highly, and some of those with more noble upbringings actually apologized for not being born in a more humble place, Jackson was a brash, strong-willed man. He first got his fame in 1815 when he Then in 1818, he violated Spanish territory without any authorization that were being hunted. He lost the election for presidency in 1824, and claimed it was done so by a "corrupt bargain: between Adams and Clay." He finally got his presidency in 1828. Most of his votes came from the West and South. When he was in office, he made it clear that he would get his way. He was labeled "King Jackson the First" by some and he expanded the power of the President. He supported a strong national government and used his power to get what he wanted. He vetoed 12 times in his 2 terms in office. His presidency was one of violence, and of monarchy rule. .
             The second main point that Jackson strengthened nationalism is .
             his policies while in office. Jackson firmly believed that the.
             government should be restricted to become the "simple machine which .
             the Constitution created". He was truly a man of the people. He .
             ignored many of the decisions made by the Supreme Court. Jackson had a strong personality and was well liked. However, .
             I feel that many of Jackson's supporters didn't know where he stood on .
             the issues of the nation, but they supported anyways.


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