Andrew Jackson: A Turning Point In My Life

The turning point in my life was when my father, a veteran of the Revolutionary War, passed away when I was only 14 years old. My mother, now a widow, decided to move from Virginia to Tennessee where I would grow up and develop to become a political leader. Following my father’s footsteps at the age of 20 , I joined the Army , ready to serve for my country. The War of 1812 called my name where I served under the leadings of Andrew Jackson, which would earn praise and approval. My relationship with Jackson proved crucial part in my political development. On the advice of the future president, Jackson , I returned to Tennessee and embarked on a successful political career. I began to study law and then elected the district attorney in Nashville. The moment where I realized that
As president, I avoided open warfare with Mexico, despite provocations on both sides, and reduced governmental expenditure to prevent any further dilemmas. As Texas entered statehood in 1837, the United States spurned annexation which made the statehood unclear. The annexation of Texas and the winning of territory in the war with Mexico accelerated divisions over the future of slavery in America. But, as Texas senator in 1846 to 1849, I considered myself a leading voice against sectional agitation. I insisted that the Union should be persevered and followed the same ideologies to Jackson , my mentor. I was the only southern senator to vote for every measure of the Compromise of 1850 and was one of only two to oppose the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Increasingly at odds with other southern Democrats, even in Texas, I gravitated toward the Know-Nothings since I was attracted by their unionism and endorsed their nativism. However , my fortunes hit bottom in 1857 when one of my bids failed and the legislature voted for me not to return to the Senate. After continuing