The Influence Of Andrew Jackson's Presidency

Elected as the seventh president of the United States, Andrew Jackson was the first westerner to enter the White House. As president, Jackson had many roles in the major events of the time of 1829-1837. He was seen by the citizens of the United States in different lights partially because of the way he treated the American Indians. While in the same presidency, he represented the people as a modern president would. He is considered the first modern president because of the way he listened to the people and took their opinions into consideration while making decisions. There were events Jackson handled well, and others that could have been handled better. He accomplished numerous tasks in many different areas and aspects of our country. The …show more content…
Through those two terms, he made an impact on America; some for the better and some for the worse. Throughout his presidency, his actions gave the American people many reasons to lose any admiration they once had for him when elected. Starting with the Trail of Tears, Jackson was disliked for the way he treated the American Indian tribes. He did not show care for the American citizens during this time. Next was the Bank War. Jackson had good intentions when he did not renew the funds for the bank early, but was perceived as making the wrong choice as inflation and unemployment rose throughout the country during the Panic of 1837. Jackson also lost popularity during his presidency when he elected John Eaton into office with the accusations of his wife Peggy. If the truth about the situation would have been known at the time, Jackson would not have been ridiculed as much as he was. President Andrew Jackson was a president who left a mark on America. He left office having done the best and having done what he thought was the correct and most wise decisions. The results of his presidency were not the best, but he, in most cases interpreted, had the best intentions in