As United States continued to develop and grow, it needed a leader who would parallel its" outstanding achievements. This is when the country's seventh president, Andrew Jackson steps in. Jackson was born in rural South Carolina, he was the son of impoverished Irish immigrants. Jackson was a striking figure, he stunk of individualism, energy and directness. He was the first president from the West, the first to receive no college education, and the first to use an informal "Kitchen Cabinet" of advisers. During the War of 1812, Jackson took command of militia forces, his soldiers felt his strength, devotion and toughness named him "Old Hickory". Andrew Jackson was elected president in the Election of 1828, which became known as the Revolution of 1828. Jackson's" victory was viewed by many citizens as the triumph of the common man. "Jackson was the hero of the dirt farmer." Jackson's" presidency can be characterized into two categories: Politics, and Economic development.
Jackson was suspicious of the federal government, he believed in a strong presidency and he vetoed a dozen pieces of legislature. Nullification is another issue that shows how Jackson sturdily favored the states rights over that of the federal. Nullification is the belief that the Union was a voluntary joining of sovereign states and that those states had the right to invalidate, within their boundaries any unconstitutional actions of the federal government. Nullification is the most extreme position of the states" rights philosophy. Jackson with his strong support of the common men, allowed the White House to be open to the public. Citizens stormed the White House, their muddy boots trampled the fine carpeting, crystal and china were shattered and food and drink were quickly consumed. Ordinary people roamed the halls of the building looking to find government jobs. This is when Jacksons" "spoils system", comes into play.
Jackson was a president of the common man. ... Jackson also was determined to keep a continuing suppression of Indians. ... Jackson was also an avid enemy of nullification. ... Jackson's own failure in business, partly due to the collapse of paper credit, made Jackson a believer in hard money, the use of gold and silver as the only means of money. Jackson argued that Bank was a financial monopoly. ...
There Is Jackson and his brigade standing like a stonewall. ... Jackson realized that this was not of his own doing. ... Jackson called on God and used his prayers as a daily dependence on Him and His trust led him to many victories (Stonewall Jackson's Letter). ... His own men had shot Jackson three times, all minor wounds. ... Jackson was the epitome of what a Christian man should portray. ...
Andrew Jackson Jackson's harsh treatment of Indians needed backing from the Constitution, or else he would seem like a tyrant. ... In May 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed into law the Indian Removal Act. ... However, Jackson essentially overruled the decision. ... More than once did Jackson step over his boundaries when it came to his presidency. ... Jackson's Native American policy is a stain on the nation's honor. ...
During the First Battle of Bull Run, or Manassas, Jackson's brigade faced overwhelming odds. ... Bee, seeing Jackson's line holding firm, said, "There is Jackson standing like a stone wall." ... Jackson's young live wasn't very pleasant by today's standards. ... As a young man Jackson attended the U.S. ... Then in the spring of 1862 a campaign was held that also helped to enhance Jackson's fame. ...
The Jackson Five taught themselves how to dance and move as they did. ... Jackson always wanted to be on the stage with the Jackson Five but ended with her first appearance ever on stage with her brother Randy, singing and doing impressions. ... "She appeared on the Jacksons' comedy series , Different Strokes (1981-82), Fame (1984-85)...New York City (Jackson 242). ... "Jackson annouced their seperation in 1999, but the fact of their marriage became public when Elizondo filed for divorce in May 2000" (Jackson 305). ... "As if confirm her success , Jackson won an American Music Award fr h...
But Jackson wasn't just born a general, he earned it. ... Jackson joined the Confederacy and soon made his reputation as Stonewall Jackson at the First Battle of Bull Run, also called Manassas. ... Jackson fought his greatest battle in May 1863. ... In the darkness some of Jackson's men mistook him for the enemy and shot him. ... Jackson was buried at Lexington, Va. ...
Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States and the first westerner to be elected president. ... Prior to his presidency, Jackson was very active in war and politics. ... On July 11, 1836, Jackson issued his Specie Circular. ... Jackson had hoped that this would stop speculation. ... Andrew Jackson was a true hero. ...
Jackson was a Tennessee man who held both land and property. ... In this election, Jackson ran against William H. ... Jackson led with 99 electoral votes while Adams had 84. ... Jackson blamed his opponents for this. ... Jackson's Cabinet composed of plain, businessmen who Jackson felt would not challenge him or undermine his authority. ...
However, Jackson's means to empowering the average citizen caused an economic wound to the nation. Jackson used his power and influence as president to apply and preserve the terms of the United States Constitution. ... In an attempt to broaden the support of Jackson in the Northeast, this tariff was enacted in order to give an economic incentive to support Jackson. ... The north viewed Jackson as favoring the frontier west and the south, totally against all commercial and industrial progress. ... Jackson's economic legacy was that of ruin for Martin Van Buren, his successor. ...
