1. Andrew Jackson’s Biographer Jon Meacham writes early unfortunate experiences of war and losing all his family, being dependent on relatives and at their mercy at an impressionable age influenced in shaping his character and life. “A gambler. And a carouser” as a young man, Meacham notes that Jackson matured into “a formidable leader of men”. (source 1) He was born to Andrew Jackson Sr.and Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson, Irish immigrants, who settled between North and South Carolina, near Charleston on March 15, 1767. The very important fact that he was born in a relative’s house, not his parents, made him distant and inferior. “His childish recollections were of humiliating dependence and galling discomfort, his poor mother performing household
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From a wild raucous man, he worked hard to gain access to American high society which was denied to him by birth. He challenged a duel with the first Lawyer he had a case against. “arranged for the town’s prostitutes to arrive in the midst of a Society Christmas Ball.” He was the most roaring, rollicking, game cocking, card-playing, mischievous fellow that ever lived in Salisbury”, a contemporary recalled.” (Sourec1) His fearless sense of adventure, ability to lead, a charm that drew other men to love and follow him to worthy causes for national good. Jackson’s pride led him to perils. In Knoxville with Tennessee governor John Sevier, Jackson mentioned his own past state Services “Services” Sevier replied. “I know of no great service you have rendered the country, except taking a trip to Natchez with another man’s wife.” “Great God! ” Jackson roared “Do you mention her sacred name?” (Source1) Shots were fired and no one was injured. Jackson was highly sensitive in regards to his wife Rachel’s honor. ” Sevier had touched on a subject that was with Jackson, like sinning against the Holy Ghost: unpardonable.” Recalled the source”. In 1806 an argument over a horse, also included a slur against Rachel,” Charles Henry Dickinson was reputed to be the best shot in Tennessee. Unfortunately, while drunk he made irreverent remarks about Rachel Jackson, and old Hickory killed him in duel.” (Source3) Jackson’s letter to his wife Rachel clearly reveals his character traits. While …show more content…
Jackson’s early and later life experiences made him into the man he was, raucous, determined, unrelenting, daredevil, cruel, loyal and affectionate father figure towards him troops. Not afraid to face situations. He was a harsh man yet charismatic, won loyalty of him troops who affectionally named him “old hickory”. The huge crowd that filled the streets and avenues leading to the capital at him inauguration as president are evidence of his jacksonan charm, popularity and the love of his public his personality traits clearly show through his writing and his letters to his wife and friends. He left a definite mark on his ear and future
From a wild raucous man, he worked hard to gain access to American high society which was denied to him by birth. He challenged a duel with the first Lawyer he had a case against. “arranged for the town’s prostitutes to arrive in the midst of a Society Christmas Ball.” He was the most roaring, rollicking, game cocking, card-playing, mischievous fellow that ever lived in Salisbury”, a contemporary recalled.” (Sourec1) His fearless sense of adventure, ability to lead, a charm that drew other men to love and follow him to worthy causes for national good. Jackson’s pride led him to perils. In Knoxville with Tennessee governor John Sevier, Jackson mentioned his own past state Services “Services” Sevier replied. “I know of no great service you have rendered the country, except taking a trip to Natchez with another man’s wife.” “Great God! ” Jackson roared “Do you mention her sacred name?” (Source1) Shots were fired and no one was injured. Jackson was highly sensitive in regards to his wife Rachel’s honor. ” Sevier had touched on a subject that was with Jackson, like sinning against the Holy Ghost: unpardonable.” Recalled the source”. In 1806 an argument over a horse, also included a slur against Rachel,” Charles Henry Dickinson was reputed to be the best shot in Tennessee. Unfortunately, while drunk he made irreverent remarks about Rachel Jackson, and old Hickory killed him in duel.” (Source3) Jackson’s letter to his wife Rachel clearly reveals his character traits. While …show more content…
Jackson’s early and later life experiences made him into the man he was, raucous, determined, unrelenting, daredevil, cruel, loyal and affectionate father figure towards him troops. Not afraid to face situations. He was a harsh man yet charismatic, won loyalty of him troops who affectionally named him “old hickory”. The huge crowd that filled the streets and avenues leading to the capital at him inauguration as president are evidence of his jacksonan charm, popularity and the love of his public his personality traits clearly show through his writing and his letters to his wife and friends. He left a definite mark on his ear and future