The seventh president of the United States of America, Andrew Jackson, was heavily criticized and praised throughout both terms. Some believed he constantly was overstepping his boundaries, while others said he was doing the people’s work. During both of his terms he eliminated the National Bank, escorted the Natives out into the west, and supported the common man. Jackson was a savior to the common man with the destruction of the National Bank, creating space for more American inhabitants by moving the Natives, and showed incredible performance in his military career.
Jackson’s decision on abolishing the National Bank heavily favored the common person. The National Bank did not help the average man, however, it benefitted the rich and elite. In Document E, Andrew Jackson states that more than one fourth of the stock in the National Bank is held by foreigners, while the other three fourths are owned by the wealthy elite in America. “It appears that more than a fourth part of the stock is held by foreigners and the rest is held by a few hundred of our own citizens, chiefly of the richest class.” As shown, no middle class American owns any part of the stock and are just being used so the rich can get richer. Although Jackson went behind the government’s back in order to disseminate the National Bank, it was a necessary extreme to go to, because the government would never approve of this. The public opinion was very positive towards Jackson rather than the government’s decision to censure him. Jackson’s destruction of the bank was an important action that clearly shows his political favor to the people rather than the elite, rich, and government officials. Not only did Jackson care for his beloved common Americans, he also tried to take care of the remaining Natives in the western front of the United States. Although not all of the Natives that were involved made it safely to an area designated for their safety, many did. Jackson’s Native American Removal Act may sound aggressive and negative towards Natives. However, it was an attempt to save Natives from the horrors they might have faced …show more content…
Previous presidents had been part of the rich elite “bourgeoisie” that controlled the country’s economy and trade. Jackson however, is from a relatively poor family. He worked his way up from the bottom by becoming an influential figure in the military. Jackson served as a Major General during the War of 1812, and commanded an outnumbered force at the Battle of New Orleans onto victory. His military achievements show his dedication to his country, and how well he can play the leader role of a force. In document C, a picture depicting Andrew Jackson standing in the middle of an ongoing battle with his sword pointing outward towards the british. The picture is telling the viewer that Jackson was a very strong leader who showed no fear during battles. Jackson’s rise to power by supporting the military was a very admirable achievement, which ultimately helped him win the election of 1828. Jackson has done nothing but support the common American since he was born. Helping win the big battle of New Orleans, and commanding an army proves this point as he had never been given special privileges like the other presidential
Jackson’s decision on abolishing the National Bank heavily favored the common person. The National Bank did not help the average man, however, it benefitted the rich and elite. In Document E, Andrew Jackson states that more than one fourth of the stock in the National Bank is held by foreigners, while the other three fourths are owned by the wealthy elite in America. “It appears that more than a fourth part of the stock is held by foreigners and the rest is held by a few hundred of our own citizens, chiefly of the richest class.” As shown, no middle class American owns any part of the stock and are just being used so the rich can get richer. Although Jackson went behind the government’s back in order to disseminate the National Bank, it was a necessary extreme to go to, because the government would never approve of this. The public opinion was very positive towards Jackson rather than the government’s decision to censure him. Jackson’s destruction of the bank was an important action that clearly shows his political favor to the people rather than the elite, rich, and government officials. Not only did Jackson care for his beloved common Americans, he also tried to take care of the remaining Natives in the western front of the United States. Although not all of the Natives that were involved made it safely to an area designated for their safety, many did. Jackson’s Native American Removal Act may sound aggressive and negative towards Natives. However, it was an attempt to save Natives from the horrors they might have faced …show more content…
Previous presidents had been part of the rich elite “bourgeoisie” that controlled the country’s economy and trade. Jackson however, is from a relatively poor family. He worked his way up from the bottom by becoming an influential figure in the military. Jackson served as a Major General during the War of 1812, and commanded an outnumbered force at the Battle of New Orleans onto victory. His military achievements show his dedication to his country, and how well he can play the leader role of a force. In document C, a picture depicting Andrew Jackson standing in the middle of an ongoing battle with his sword pointing outward towards the british. The picture is telling the viewer that Jackson was a very strong leader who showed no fear during battles. Jackson’s rise to power by supporting the military was a very admirable achievement, which ultimately helped him win the election of 1828. Jackson has done nothing but support the common American since he was born. Helping win the big battle of New Orleans, and commanding an army proves this point as he had never been given special privileges like the other presidential