What Was Andrew Jackson's Accomplishments

“It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their own selfish purposes.” Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States and was thought to be one of the greatest presidents. Throughout his life in office and on the frontlines he gained honor and respect from the people he lead. Before becoming president, Jackson was a young and successful lawyer as well as an upcoming politician. In 1796 he joined a convention charged with drafting new Tennessee state constitution and he became the first man elected to the U.S House of Representatives. He turned down reelection in 1797 and was almost instantly elected to the U.S Senate but resigned a year later and elected judge of Tennessee’s superior court. Then in 1812 he was chosen to lead the state’s army when war started with Great Britain. …show more content…
The campaign ended in a victory for the Americans at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in Alabama. In 1814 he lead the Americans to another victory over the British at the Battle of New Orleans. Unfortunately the battle took place after the War of 1812 was declared over but the news of Treaty of Ghent reached Washington and Jackson gained the honor of national war hero from his country. Later he demanded the invasion of Florida and his troops seized Spanish posts at St. Marks and Pensacola. After the successful invasion he claimed all of the surrounding land for the United States. His outstanding victories during his military career led to immense popularity from citizens and the idea to run for president arose. At first he was against the idea but he eventually gained enough support to earn him a nomination and a seat on the