Andrew Jackson

community, and culture (as Native children were until the mid-1980s) how might you have turned out differently? What would you have missed learning without your personal cultural influences? The Indian Removal Act was signed into law by President Andrew Jackson on May 28, 1830 to permit the elimination of Indian tribes to federal territory west of the Mississippi River. According to our text (McNamara & Burns) the government then held the belief that the Indians did not have the right to hinder…

century, the American government tried to civilize Native Americans and assimilate them into their culture. The government wanted these people to totally abandon their way of living and pick up the new American lifestyle. In December of 1829, Andrew Jackson had come to the realization that the Natives were not willing or able to assimilate into the “American” lifestyle, and came up with a plan…

the government, and that democracy had overstepped its boundaries. There were many accusations of voter fraud during this tumultuous period. The campaign between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams was notorious for “mudslinging.” Adultery, prostitution, and murder were only a few of the allegations thrown around by both sides. Andrew Jackson’s supporters even accused Adams and Henry Clay of collusion when Henry Clay was named Secretary of State. A painting by George Bingham in 1851, The…

removed and views western expansion as an all around positive event. The truth behind it is many Natives were killed or forcefully removed from their native lands due to Americans. Zinn mentions American presidents such as Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson to bring light into their involvement and mistreatment of the Native population. During Jackson’s presidency many saw him as a hero and thanked him for their economic and political growth. However, Zinn states that it was a terrible time for…

While Sam Houston is one of the most widely known individuals throughout history, many do not know his bitter rivalries in the creation of the Republic of Texas. Houston was born on March 2nd, 1863 in Rockbridge County Virginia. As a product of his era, Houston embraced Westward expansion and moved to Tennessee. While the true intentions for Houston’s arrival in Texas are unknown, it is evident he quickly rose within the hierarchy of Texas politics as he was elected to President at two separate…

Americans subjected the Cherokee to harsh treatment and force migration during the Jacksonian era known as the Trail of Tears. The controversy and debate surrounding Cherokee removal reached national level and is often cited for President Andrew Jackson’s hate for Native Americans. The Cherokee Removal: A Brief History with Documents edited by Theda Perdue and Michael D. Green provides a collection of documents dealing the controversial issue of forced migration of the Native Americans…

John C. Breckinridge John C. Breckinridge is best known for being the 14th vice president of the united states. He is not known for what he contributed to the civil war. Both of the things he did are very important. From helping the president make decisions, to fighting as a general with the confederate army. John was also appointed to secretary of war by Jefferson Davis. John Breckinridge has little known about him but he did some important things. John C. Breckinridge was born in…

In 1829, Andrew Jackson was elected as President of United States and appointed a number of close friends into administrative roles throughout the federal government. These appointed officials took part in what is known as today as the spoils system. Federal administrator…

a) In 1824 there were four candidates running for president John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, William Crawford, and Andrew Jackson. All these candidates were republicans i) Andrew Jackson was more appealing to the people but he lost most of the votes from the electoral college ii) Since there was a tie of votes, the 12th amendment stated that the House of house of representatives would need to vote and decided who would be the president b) Henry Clay helped John Quincy Adams become…

President Andrew Jackson vetoed the bill for re-chartering the Second Bank of the United States because its powers were unauthorized by the Constitution of the United States. On July 10, 1832, President Jackson vetoed the bill for re-chartering the Second Bank of the United States and then sent it back to Congress with his suggestions. Congress and Jackson’s cabinet were astounded to hear of his veto! It took a week after it had been passed by congress to retrieve the yes or no go call from…