Andrew Hansen

Jacksonian Democrats viewed themselves as the guardians of the United States Constitution, political democracy, individual liberty, and equality of economic opportunity. To some extent, I agree that the Jacksonians were the guardians. Jackson went against nullification because it was unconstitutional and enforced the spoils system to allow common people to have public jobs. During the Jacksonian Era, universal male suffrage occurred and more economic opportunity for the common people. However,…

THE BLACK HAWK WAR? OR THE WAR FOR CHICAGO The Black Hawk War was one of the most vital parts of Chicago history. Chicago would not have happened if not for the Black Hawk war. Chicago was formed after the events of the Black Hawk War. This war was the most vital part in Chicago history.The war began in May of 1832 and ended in August of 1832. The battle was fought for land, a tale to reclaim something that was taken. Black Hawk had surrendered after being caught and many of his people were…

What do you consider a good president? Some consider a good president to be one that makes choices to change the country in a good way, and someone who does what is best for the people. Most people would consider Andrew Jackson to be a good president, because of the way he revolutionized the presidential campaign. Also he vetoed bills that he thought to be unfit or unnecessary. But I would consider him as a bad president, because of the multiple times he was cruel and unjust to the Native…

Abraham Lincoln is one out of many presidents who is considered the best. Before he became a president he was a lawyer and was involved in the whig party. He also was apart of the House of Representatives. This gave him some background to follow his presidency. But there are some specifications that he should meet to be the best president. Lincoln should be able to keep in touch with society, act well in crisis situations, continue a strong army and be cable of showing respect to soldiers and…

During the period of western expansion, the native americans were rapidly pushed into reservations and settlements. Acts such as the Indian removal act and the Trail of Tears were put into effect. However, some Indians fought this wrongful impressment. One of these groups was the Comanche Quahadas lead by their last and strongest leader: Quanah Parker. While Quanah was a very powerful and respected leader of the Comanche people who fought against the whites, Quanah was born half white, this is…

Introduction Paragraph Israel Rosen, a male who passed away to the 1911 factory fire. Israel was 17 years old at the time of the factory fire. Israel was born in Russia and lived in the united states for 3 years and he was a union member. After Israel Rosen’s death, he was buried at Mt Zion Cemetery on March 31st, 1911. In my essay, I will be blaming the factory owners. I am blaming the factory owners because I feel like the factory owners are the cause of the 146 deaths. I say this because…

It is quite clear as we analyze Andrew Jackson’s presidency that he had the ambition to establish greater democracy for the common man of the United States. This political movement was dubbed, “Jacksonian Democracy”. Jackson had gone through with the movement by expanding suffrage amongst common men, establishing the spoils system, and “killing” the National Bank. He was admired by the common man, as he rose from rags to riches, was a patriot, and gained renown and fame from the War of 1812,…

Businessmen who find success must treat their employees well and have good relationships with rival companies. Morris indicated John D. Rockefeller did this the best. What also made him unique was the way in which he understood distribution. Rockefeller personally started many of the relationships with the purchases his company made and eventually helped with the merger as well. Rockefeller was able to guide his company in the direction he wanted it to go rather than having someone under him…

Mariya Zahid Mr. Neimeth APUSH Op Ed 12/16/15 Andrew Jackson became the seventh president of the United States after the Election of 1828. He was able to manipulate the country with his substantial amount of power. His belligerent decision making skills had caused America to suffer greatly. After becoming president, Andrew Jackson felt that he had the power to put anyone in any position of power. He ruled like a monarch, giving power to his family and friends. He fired ten percent of the…

After the events of Confederation Canada wanted to expand its borders to stop America from achieving their goal of manifest destiny. Then, farmers started to move in and take hunting ground land from the metis and turned it into cropland. After, Louis Riel stepped in to the picture and told them that this was unlawful. Louis Riel was a political leader of the metis people of the Canadian prairies, a founder of the province of Manitoba, and a Canadian politician. He was born on October 22, 1844…