Andrew Hansen

for it to help this nation grow and I truly believe that he did it all not only to smite those whom he hated in the Washington elite but because he believed what he did would help this nation and in a way that most would not like to admit it did. Andrew Jackson one of the most controversial presidents was also in the opinion of some he is regarded as the first modern…

Andrew Jackson was an extremely fascinating character whose presidency remains a controversial subject till this day. He possessed an appeal derived from his sheer daring and image as a war hero. He followed his own rules, forged his own path and possessed explosive qualities which greatly influenced every situation that came his way. This passionate man both secured many accomplishments and made many bad decisions throughout his lifetime. While Jackson was a popular president who strengthened…

In recent years, many people have came up with the ridiculous idea that Andrew Jackson, a true American hero, should be removed from the $20 bill. Reasoning being that Jackson was a “mass murderer”, “racist”, and “brutal leader” However, many of these claims are exaggerated and inaccurate. Also, Jackson’s various momentous contributions were completely ignored. For example, Andrew Jackson, arguably the bravest man ever lived, was a war hero and led America to numerous victories in the War of…

The struggle between the Native Americans and the Americans was extremely relevant and volatile during the 1800’s. The struggle escalated in 1830 when Andrew Jackson passed the Indian Removal Act (“Worcester”). As a result, new issues arose on a fight that had been around for centuries between the Native Americans and the Americans. One major collateral outcome of this act is the Supreme Court case, Worcester vs. Georgia. This case and the results of it turned out to be a major step forward for…

President Thomas Jefferson nearly doubled the size of the nation, and began the infrastructure of building what is now today the United States of America. Several played a big role in determining the nature of this expansion; Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson were able to expand westward, but at the expense of several Native American tribes. John O’ Sullivan was able to convey the idea that the US was meant to expand across the entire continent of North America. To Jefferson, westward…

John Quincy Adams, son of John Adams, became the 6th president in the year of 1825. John Quincy Adams was a member of the federalist group as well as being a democratic republican. Several stated that he resembled his father in the way he presented himself; he lacked personal warmth. Among being our president, Adams served in a multitude of offices such as a diplomat, a Senator, and a member in the House of Representatives. To point out, entering the White House wasn't as effortless as…

v. Georgia (1832), where the Supreme Court upheld the rights of the Cherokees. “Chief Justice John Marshall defined Indian tribes as “dependent domestic nations” subject only to the authority of the federal government.” (Goldfield, p. 206-207). Andrew Jackson’s presidency was scarred by the plight of the Cherokees because of his disregard to the Supreme Court rulings. Jackson supported states’ rights in regards to removing the Indians. Jackson like many of his Southern supporters felt that…

Andrew Jackson was an important figure in American history. Andrew Jackson went through many struggles including the British army and his family’s poverty in his early life. After working very hard Andrew Jackson finally reached his goal of becoming president. It all started when Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1767. His parents were Andrew and Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson. Sadly his dad died three weeks before he was born. He was only twenty- nine years old. This is how Andrew Jackson…

Corruption was rampant in the late 1800’s. William Boss Tweed was one of if not the most corrupt man in US history. Tweed ran Tammany Hall which was a democratic political machine which was organized to win elections through a network of precinct captains and would gain support and power by taking care of the poor specifically the immigrants by giving them jobs and loans and by bribing the politician’s as well. Tweed would overcharge for city services and take bribes from companies looking to do…

Andrew Jackson was not a very well liked president to say the least. He was guilty of gaining his wealth using slave labor, mass killing of Native Americans, and forcing Supreme court to send the Cherokee Indians to the Trail of Tears. President Jackson was what you would call rough around the edges, he was in duals, chased wild women, and even married a woman who was not legally divorced. He did not take very well to authority, he was overbearing, arrogant, but the American people loved him.…