Andrew Simmons

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.…

Texas would not be where it is today without the many leaders that formed it, but the one that stands out to me is Samuel Houston. Better known as Sam Houston, he was once thought of as a coward, but became one of the founding fathers of Texas. Sam had a very accomplished life. Sam Houston was born in Virginia on March 2, 1793. Sam grew up with a family of four brothers and three sisters. Sam was named after his father Samuel, who was also a major in the military. Sam was only 14 when he…

Andrew Jackson was one of the most controversial presidents ever. He was widely considered a hero for what he did for the country while he was in the military. He helped delay the start of the civil war while he was in office. He also obtained Florida from Spain for the US. On the other hand though, he felt very strongly about US expansion. So much to the point that he removed millions of Natives from their homelands, despite the Supreme Court’s ruling it unconstitutional. He also chose to make…