Jackson took care of business for the America, but at the expense of those who stood in his way.
(1)
For example, when relocating the American Indians via legislation, President
Jackson ignored Constitutional law and Native American rights. Military power forced native tribes into concentration camps, then across the Trail of Tears, where many died from starvation, disease, or exposure to the elements (conditions similar to the holocaust).
(2)
Jackson flexed his political muscle again in the Peggy Eaton affair. He frequently rotated his "stock" of officeholders, getting rid of anyone who had become stale to his agenda. Jackson was the first to openly endorse this "spoils system."
(3)
President
Jackson's forceful resolve can be seen
(1)
For example, when relocating the American Indians via legislation, President
Jackson ignored Constitutional law and Native American rights. Military power forced native tribes into concentration camps, then across the Trail of Tears, where many died from starvation, disease, or exposure to the elements (conditions similar to the holocaust).
(2)
Jackson flexed his political muscle again in the Peggy Eaton affair. He frequently rotated his "stock" of officeholders, getting rid of anyone who had become stale to his agenda. Jackson was the first to openly endorse this "spoils system."
(3)
President
Jackson's forceful resolve can be seen