As the seventh president of the United States, Andrew Jackson is arguably one of the most imposing figures in United States history and historians regularly debate whether or not Jackson was one of the best U.S. presidents to date. Founder of the Democratic Party, only president to entirely eliminate the United States National Debt, and was involved in over 100 duels in his lifetime, Jackson definitely left behind an interesting legacy for historians to study and research for years to come. Unfortunately, despite his success throughout his career, Jackson’s legacy continues to be shrouded with the controversy of his decision to sign the Indian Removal Act of 1830, a decision which lead to the death of over 10,000 Native American Indians. This
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Assimilation for Native Americans continues today. Education plays a large factor in assimilation, as Native Americans have greater access to the same level of education as white Americans, Natives begin leaving the reservation to pursue college and technical courses, leaving behind their culture and heritage. As these individuals become more educated they are presented with greater job opportunities in society further assimilating into white society, leaving behind their …show more content…
Unfortunately, Jackson’s decision to break the law and forego negotiations with Native American tribes and instead forcefully relocate Native Americans to government owned land will always cast a shadow on Jackson’s presidency. The Trail of Tears is a terrible chapter in our United States history, causing the deaths of thousands of innocent Native American people but the research does suggest that Andrew Jackson may have had the best interest of the Native American people in mind. Jackson’s decision to forcefully relocate the Native population was an attempt to protect the Native population from the physical violence and loss of culture and heritage which would occur during the process of Native American assimilation into European-American
Assimilation for Native Americans continues today. Education plays a large factor in assimilation, as Native Americans have greater access to the same level of education as white Americans, Natives begin leaving the reservation to pursue college and technical courses, leaving behind their culture and heritage. As these individuals become more educated they are presented with greater job opportunities in society further assimilating into white society, leaving behind their …show more content…
Unfortunately, Jackson’s decision to break the law and forego negotiations with Native American tribes and instead forcefully relocate Native Americans to government owned land will always cast a shadow on Jackson’s presidency. The Trail of Tears is a terrible chapter in our United States history, causing the deaths of thousands of innocent Native American people but the research does suggest that Andrew Jackson may have had the best interest of the Native American people in mind. Jackson’s decision to forcefully relocate the Native population was an attempt to protect the Native population from the physical violence and loss of culture and heritage which would occur during the process of Native American assimilation into European-American