The Pros And Cons Of Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson and the Search for Vindication was written by James C. Curtis as part of the Library of American Biography Series. He offers a pseudo psychological account of the life of Andrew Jackson that gives the reader a new perspective on the full life of our founding fathers. The reader will enjoy the unique perspective he gives to Jacksons childhood; you hear a lot about what our founding fathers did when they were older so it is refreshing to hear about the problems he had when he was younger. The book does a great job on making Andrew Jackson sound more like a normal person and not some perfect founding father that no average person would ever be able to become. However, with this new perspective on the childhood, he also brings

South Carolina invoked Calhoun's doctirne of nullifaction, wihch allowed states to nullify any laws that it found unconstitutional, to not only demand a lower rate but also threaten to secede. Backed by other southern states SC would fight off any military action enforced by Jackson. The logic behind all this rucus was that the Tariff of 1832 "subsidized the northern manufacturors at the expense of the southern and western purchasers." (Bio p. 4) Jackon in response warned them in his Proclamation to the People of South Carolina that "Disunion by armed force is treason." (Bio p. 4)

South Carolina threatened to succeed from the nation due to tariffs they did not agree with. Jackson actually did not support the tariff, but he still was not okay with the defiance from South Carolina. To halt the rebellious behavior from going any further, Henry Clay created a compromise to reduce the tariff over eight years. Jackson then had the authority to use troops to enforce federal law through the Force

After walking across the expanse of ground between the headquarters building and the living quarters, he found his best friend waiting with two chocolate candy bars at the door of their hut. As an officer, Harry was more laid back than Jackson, but extremely disciplined in his own right even as the product of a college education and officers candidate school as well as extremely well trained as a paratrooper, sniper, explosives expert. Both men met during Special Forces selection years ago and due to their friendship, doubles as Jackson’s sounding board and inner voice on difficult missions. As a rule he was sure Jackson’s refusal to gain weight was a result of him paying penitence for not leading all of the prisoner out during the escape.

Tyrannical leaders have been present back into the beginning of time, leaders who take full control with absolute power over their people and territory. You’d think that with the changing of times and the advancement of humankind, there would be more civilized ways of ruling. Especially with the creation of the great constitution of the united states of America. This should help the presidents to stray away from a dictatorial and authoritarian rule with the new implication of checks and balances and separation of powers. We think of presidents to be inspirational, promising to make the country great and stronger.

One may say that Andrew Jackson was a president of many contradictions. For one, he believed that America deserves freedom and a democracy, even though he had slaves. This, in itself, is contradicting what he wishes America to be. America as a whole needs to be able to live their life with a free will in order it to be considered free. Slaves being controlled to do people’s pity work without consent is not free, at any circumstance.

In the early 1830’s, South Carolina had the idea that they could nullify the law. This meant that the states could disregard some of the federal laws. A man named John C. Calhoun Promoted the idea. In 1828, there was a tariff passed that put a tax on all imports. Calhoun and a lot of Southern states were outraged.

Calhoun, which Jackson then fixed by lowering the Tariff of Abominations to the acceptable standards of South Carolina and prevented South Carolina from setting a precedent which would turn the U.S into utter and complete chaos. We have learned how John C. Calhoun stroked the fires with the “match” that was the “South Carolina Exposition and Protest” (Khan Academy, 1832). How Jackson fixed The Tariff of Abominations that was causing all the problems through the Tariff bills of 1832. As well as how Jackson prevented a horrifying precedent being set, that precedent giving us a glimpse into a horrifying United States through his speech against South Carolina’s seceding attempt. Without Jackson’s involvement in The Nullification Crisis, America would have become a down ridden, war torn, and impoverished nation that could not even hold what stiches it has left together.

The Nullification act was passed to help the states decide if the laws made by the government were constitutional and if they needed to follow them. If the law was found unconstitutional by the state or if it “hurt” the state in an way, the state could nullify it. This shows that he feared the states having equal power to the government and country as a whole, because if he passed a law that was truly unconstitutional, then the states would not have to follow it. In result to this, the compromise of 1833 was created. “Jackson’s Economic Issues” was the document used for the information of this

The alliance around Adams and Clay came to form the opposition Whig Party in the 1830s. The Whigs assembled in opposition to Andrew Jackson and believed the federal government should direct and sponsor internal improvements, pass laws to promote agriculture, manufacturing, and the arts, and create a national bank to help develop the economy and spread prosperity across the country. They viewed the market revolution as the embodiment of civilized progress and that a robust federal government enhanced freedom. Democrats under Jackson reduced spending, lowered the tariff, killed the national bank, and refused federal aid for internal improvements. Consequently, states replaced the federal government as main economic players, much to the ire of

The tariff of 1828 which is also known as “Tariff of Abomination” was the main cause of the Nullification Crisis. The Nullification Crisis was the political crisis that started from the year 1832-1833 that involved a confrontation between the federal government and South Carolina. “the tariff of 1828, which raise taxes on imported manufactured goods made of wool as well as on raw materials like iron, had aroused considerable opposition in the South, nowhere more than in South Carolina, where it was called the tariff of abominations” (Foner 391). By assisting the tariff, taxes were raised on imported good that were paid by the southerners to benefit the North, the legislature would threaten to “nullify” it by giving domestic industries a competitive

The South wanted to secede from the Union, but Mr. Jackson would force the military on them if they decided to do so. Congress then passed the Force Bill and the Compromise Tariff to help settle down the South; Jackson ended up preventing the South from leaving the Union. When Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson's presidency was considered by many an American Revolution. By allowing suffrage to the poor, Jackson gained the support of the "common man". This was very important in the election because the common man controlled 75% of the votes. By gaining this support Andrew Jackson became the president of the United States of America. Many U.S. citizens and other people visiting the United States believe that suffrage comes with many pros such as allowing the majority of the country to vote, while others believe that it comes with many cons such as allowing uneducated people to elect the leader of the country.

Andrew Jackson was seen as a common man the voice of the people by some. By others he was King Andrew, trampling the constitution and instigating tyranny. Jackson’s presidency impacted democracy, through his use of the veto power, and his claim of Clay creating a “corrupt bargain”, which is not a turning point for a rise in democracy despite him giving white male suffrage. During Jackson’s use of executive power weakened voice of the people.

Brittany Randall-Neppl APUSH Period 6 Mr. Kloster 12/19/2014 Andrew Jackson: Champion of the Common Man or Tyrant Andrew Jackson was born into a common life but overcame his mediocre beginnings to become a powerful politician; in 1828 he was elected president of the United States. However, he abused this position of power and made several choices that were detrimental to the welfare and rights of the American people. Jackson implemented the spoils system on a national scale and had unofficial members of his cabinet who did not have to answer to Congress. After South Carolinians were upset by the Tariff of 1832 he was angry toward those who did not agree with it. He also destroyed the National Bank and authorized the Specie Circular.