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    Should Andrew Jackson be removed from the $20 bill? This is a highly debated topic by many people now days. Many people disagree with the actions of Andrew Jackson. Some say he was an awful person for slaughtering thousands others say he was an amazing person for expanding westward and bringing us to the country we know today. The answer is Andrew Jackson should be removed from the $20 bill for the acts of crime he has committed. Not only did Andrew Jackson force thousands of Native Americans to…

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    Even though Andrew Jackson had enemies, he still cared for all Americans. Andrew Jackson wanted to become president so he could create a government where people would be heard. While campaigning in 1824-1828, he said he would listen to the people. He was then elected President in 1828 and re-elected in 1832. Democratic means that all branches of the government need to follow the wishes of all people. How democratic was Andrew Jackson? Andrew Jackson was democratic because he wanted diversity of…

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    Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson is a show that is worth watching because message was good, the atmosphere/tone was appropriate, and the plot was logical. It wasn’t the greatest act to watch, however there are some elements that make this show worth the watch. This show was about our President Andrew Jackson’s history, but told in a punk rock/rock and roll theme. Even though the theme is incredibly unorthodox, the theme is something the audience must get used to in order to see the appeal of the…

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    Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States and served our country from March 4, 1829 to March 3, 1837 (Andrew, Jackson 1). Jackson remains one of the most controversial of all American historical figures, and is known for committing crimes against the Native Americans and fighting for his people (Richardson, Chris). Not only was he a war hero, but a two-term president commonly known by the nickname, “Old Hickory.” This was because he was a strict officer and his troops…

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    Andrew Jackson War Hero

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    and rebellion, Andrew Jackson rose up amongst the chaos and first became a war hero, and later, the seventh president of the United States. Andrew Jackson was born on March 15th, 1767, to Andrew and Elizabeth Jackson in the Waxhaws region. Although the exact location of the Waxhaws region is unknown due to the lack of the border being surveyed, it is believed that it was somewhere along the border of North and South Carolina. Unfortunately, Jackson’s father died shortly after Jackson was born…

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    Before the presidency of Andrew Jackson, the U.S was in a war with the British. Jackson as a general went in a Battle of Horseshoe Bend and defeated the creeks and Red Sticks Indian tribe which cleared Alabama for white settlement, he continued to fight without knowing that the war ended and ultimately defeated the English at the Battle of New Orleans, which made Andrew Jackson a national hero, and people nominating him for the election of 1824. Andrew Jackson was the first man to be elected…

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    Andrew Jackson is the seventh president of the United States of America. He was born in the Waxhaw’s region (land previously inhabited by the Waxhaw tribe ) on the border of North and South Carolina. He was born into poverty but became a wealthy lawyer and politician in the region that would soon become Tennessee. President Jackson was a supporter of states’ rights and slavery (he came to own slaves in Tennessee). Before becoming president, Andrew Jackson was a major general in the War of 1812…

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    Andrew Jackson was the 7th president of the United States. He was a Democrat and often had clashing beliefs with other politicians, but believed in what he did. He was determined and confident, though that alone doesn’t earn you a spot on the $20 bill. With the facts I have gathered I will show you why Andrew Jackson should stay where he is. Andrew Jackson did many great things. He was considered a hero to many of the common people. He was also seen as a heathen by the rich and politically…

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    United States, we must stay alert to the critical problems that block our way to establish a divine and peaceful nation. However, the condition and ulterior destiny of the Indian tribes are trembling because of the absolute control of our president Andrew Jackson, regarding his brutal, arbitrary forces and various unjust acts towards Native Americans. His policies resulted in the usurpation of land, attempts to destroy tribal culture, and the forcible removal of Native Americans from homes in…

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    Andrew Jackson may have been one of the most controversial presidents, because of the great and terrible things he did during his presidency. Some people believe that he was a villain. They think that he was a barbarian that wasn’t fit for the presidency. On the other hand, there are those who believe Jackson did great things for our country. They believe that he improved our country as a whole. The truth is that Andrew Jackson was guilty of degrading the office of the presidency, for he…

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