Andrew Jackson: A War Hero
Andrew Jackson was elected in 1828, making him the seventh president of the United states. Andrew Jackson was a widely recognized war hero for his efforts in the war of !812, otherwise known as the second AMericsn revolution. THere he made the "war-ending" victory against the bristish in the Battle of New Orleans, which had really occurred two weeks after the Treaty of Ghent which truly eneded the war. Andrew JAckson had ran for president once before in 1824, but he lost to JOhn Quincy Adams, who won due to a "currupt bargain" in which one of the other candinates gave up his electoral votes to Adams. Jackson made no mistakes the second time alone where he helped bring along universal male suffrage, where males who didn’t own land could also vote. Therefore in 1828, Jackson won as most of these new voters could connect with Jackson as he was "relatebale." HIs presidency was ovewwhelmed by several controvercial issues. However Andrew JAcskon remained a hero due to the wasy he handelled these issues such as the nullification crisis and Indian Removal Act,
Andrew Jackson was not only a war hero because of the War of 1812, but because of the …show more content…
war that never happened.
This refers to the nullification crisis brought on by SOuth Carolinas refusal to pay taxes on imported goods also known as tariffs. THe tariff was named "Tariff of Abominations" It was orignally
created to ensure Andrew JAcksons win in 1828 by embarassing John Quincy Adams. The tariff posed a large prblme in 1832 when South Carolinans refused to pay the tax, nullifying it or voiding it. In "South Carolina Ordidance of Nullifcation, November 24 1832 (Document 5)" the tariff is decalred "unconstitutional" as it is "...in reality intended for the protection o fdomestic manufatures and giving if bounties and individuals... at the ex[ense and to injury and oprresions of other classes and individulals..." which is then "...exceeded its just oiwers uner the Constitution..." South Carolina believed that the tariff was only beneficial to the North and did nothing for the SOuth or the poorer classes, proceeding to not only ignore the tariff but also threatening to secede from the union if any federal officeres stepped into their territory. Andrew Jackson didn’t let this go by, despite his beliefs for the support of state rights, this is where he drew the line as stated in the supremacy clause that all fedral laws overrode any state laws and this was no exception. Jackson denoucess almost every claim made by South Carolina in "President Jackson's Procltaimation Regarding Nullification, December 10, 1832 (Document 6)" he states "the first [justifications of South Carolina] virtually acknowledgesthat the law in question was passed under a power expressely given by the Constitution, to lay and collect imports..." ANdrew JAckson is stating that tariffs are not only constitutional but South CArlona also admitted to it, furthermore if the law itself is constitutional then what right does SOuth CArlona have to nullify it as only laws unconstitutional may be nullified. HE further states in his proclaimation "if...the absurb and dangerous doctorine should be admitted, that a state may annul an unconstitutional law, or one tthat it deems such, it will not apply to the presnet case," further reinforcing his point that the traiffs were not unconstitutional. Along with this, Jackson didn’t take lightly to South Carolinas threats to secede from the union, he made a public afair by threatening hat he would not hesitate to use armed force if South CArlona didn’t bend. Jackson stayed true to his words and in 1833 troops had already arrived in SOuth Carolina. At the same time Andrew JAckson had also pushed Congress into reducing the tariffs. SOuth CArolina eventually gave up on the nullification of the tariffs, resulting in Jacksons victory. Andrew JAckson manged to swiftly end the entire ordeal, just as a hero would have.
What seems to be Jackson most controvercial move is his purposal of the Indian Removal Act of 1830. The act was a peaceful negotiation in which Native Americans would be relocated to Okalhoma on exchange for the land in American Indian lands. This was widely popular with most Americans especially the southerners. The land itself had sevral resources but also housed valuable gold, not only this but southern whites and NAtive Americans had been engaged in perputual conflict. In Andre Jacksons opinion, the act was perserving the NAtive MAericans because as he states in his sixth annuual message to congress "the experience of every year affs to the conviction that emigration, and that alone, can preserve from the destruction the remenant of the tribes yet living amongst us,"(President Andrew JAckson: Developing the Indian Removal Act Document 3). At the time of this message sevral CHrokee Indians were refusing to move and before that the whites and Natives had started to engage in warfare. This warfare resulted in causalities and as sated Jackson thought that the INidan Removal Act would stop the slow extinction of Native Americans. This contrived to Jacksons feelings of that peace could only be obtained if the Native Americans moved as “…those tribes could not exist surrounded by our settlements and in continual contact with our citizens is certain,”(Document 3). This was true, evidenced by the previous fights that the whites and natives had engaged in, Andrew Jacksons war with the Seminoles in 1818 being one example, Black Hawks War another. Subsequently the Native Americans contact with whites was pressing them and further contact would result in the unhappiness of Native Americans. This move not only freed up acres of land but would largely impact the nations economy, ridding it of all debt making Andrew Jackson the only president who could achieve a debt free nation. The land which was freed proved to be valuable for cotton production contributing the growth of American industry and manufacturing. Along with that the land housed gold which would also contribute to the lack of debt. Andrew Jackson’s Indian Removal Act was done to protect both Native Americans and the Americans, it proved to be quite advantageous to the United States.
Despite the obvious benefits of the Indian Removal Act, several view it as a huge blimp in Andrew Jacksons presidency. Theodore Frelinghuysen being one of them. In “Theodore Frelinghuysen Champions Justice” Frelinghiysen argues that the Native Americans had been taken advantage of by “…a system of artificial reasoning, endeavored to justify, or rather excuse, the endcroshments made upon the Indian territory…” Frelinghuysen fails to remember the ongoing warfare between the two races. There wasn’t an evident solution other than one moving to that, and yes the whites could move but wouldn’t it have been easier for the Native Americans as they had not too many belongings or needs. The Oklahoma territory would have the same land which could be easily adapted to by the Native Americans. Further on these “excuses” were efforts that would’ve been advantageous to the Native Americans if refusals hadn’t been made. Furthermore President Jackson at the time truly believed he was making a humantarian effort to protect the Native Americans and the whites, there was only so much he could do. The Indian Removal Act had been made to be advantageous to both sides: the Native Americans and the whites, yet due to unfortunate circumstances it wasn’t possible, however America did gain much throughout it all.
Andrew Jacksons reigned a hero thoughout the obstacles he faced, keeping in mind what would be most advantageous to the nation. The nullification crisis, if handled differently would’ve brought along a war, yet that was avoided due to President Jacksons adept skill at handling the situation. The Indian Removal Act despite its dark side, had two major advantages; some peace between the whites and Native Americans and the gain of land subsequently clearing up Americas national debt. Likewise much was learnt from Andrew Jackson and still affects several presidents today. The presidency campaign being a major one. Andrew Jackson was the first president was the first president to actually go out and try to understand what the people wanted. For his campaigns he would hold picnics and talk to common people. not trying to put on an image of “supreme leader,” as presidents before had, rather trying to be like the John Doe of the time. This was a major factor of his win, people actually were able to get to know him. Presidents and future presidents can learn form this, especially future presidential candidates, who can quickly turn around the race if they take notes from President Jackson climb to presidency. Barak Obama’s presidency can actually be compared to President Jacksons run, like Jackson, Obama was able to truly charm people despite him basically coming out of nowhere. He seemed relatable and authentic, just as Jackson had seemed to most males during his time. President Jackson was true hero despite the few rough spots.
Andrew Jackson was not only a war hero because of the War of 1812, but because of the …show more content…
war that never happened.
This refers to the nullification crisis brought on by SOuth Carolinas refusal to pay taxes on imported goods also known as tariffs. THe tariff was named "Tariff of Abominations" It was orignally
created to ensure Andrew JAcksons win in 1828 by embarassing John Quincy Adams. The tariff posed a large prblme in 1832 when South Carolinans refused to pay the tax, nullifying it or voiding it. In "South Carolina Ordidance of Nullifcation, November 24 1832 (Document 5)" the tariff is decalred "unconstitutional" as it is "...in reality intended for the protection o fdomestic manufatures and giving if bounties and individuals... at the ex[ense and to injury and oprresions of other classes and individulals..." which is then "...exceeded its just oiwers uner the Constitution..." South Carolina believed that the tariff was only beneficial to the North and did nothing for the SOuth or the poorer classes, proceeding to not only ignore the tariff but also threatening to secede from the union if any federal officeres stepped into their territory. Andrew Jackson didn’t let this go by, despite his beliefs for the support of state rights, this is where he drew the line as stated in the supremacy clause that all fedral laws overrode any state laws and this was no exception. Jackson denoucess almost every claim made by South Carolina in "President Jackson's Procltaimation Regarding Nullification, December 10, 1832 (Document 6)" he states "the first [justifications of South Carolina] virtually acknowledgesthat the law in question was passed under a power expressely given by the Constitution, to lay and collect imports..." ANdrew JAckson is stating that tariffs are not only constitutional but South CArlona also admitted to it, furthermore if the law itself is constitutional then what right does SOuth CArlona have to nullify it as only laws unconstitutional may be nullified. HE further states in his proclaimation "if...the absurb and dangerous doctorine should be admitted, that a state may annul an unconstitutional law, or one tthat it deems such, it will not apply to the presnet case," further reinforcing his point that the traiffs were not unconstitutional. Along with this, Jackson didn’t take lightly to South Carolinas threats to secede from the union, he made a public afair by threatening hat he would not hesitate to use armed force if South CArlona didn’t bend. Jackson stayed true to his words and in 1833 troops had already arrived in SOuth Carolina. At the same time Andrew JAckson had also pushed Congress into reducing the tariffs. SOuth CArolina eventually gave up on the nullification of the tariffs, resulting in Jacksons victory. Andrew JAckson manged to swiftly end the entire ordeal, just as a hero would have.
What seems to be Jackson most controvercial move is his purposal of the Indian Removal Act of 1830. The act was a peaceful negotiation in which Native Americans would be relocated to Okalhoma on exchange for the land in American Indian lands. This was widely popular with most Americans especially the southerners. The land itself had sevral resources but also housed valuable gold, not only this but southern whites and NAtive Americans had been engaged in perputual conflict. In Andre Jacksons opinion, the act was perserving the NAtive MAericans because as he states in his sixth annuual message to congress "the experience of every year affs to the conviction that emigration, and that alone, can preserve from the destruction the remenant of the tribes yet living amongst us,"(President Andrew JAckson: Developing the Indian Removal Act Document 3). At the time of this message sevral CHrokee Indians were refusing to move and before that the whites and Natives had started to engage in warfare. This warfare resulted in causalities and as sated Jackson thought that the INidan Removal Act would stop the slow extinction of Native Americans. This contrived to Jacksons feelings of that peace could only be obtained if the Native Americans moved as “…those tribes could not exist surrounded by our settlements and in continual contact with our citizens is certain,”(Document 3). This was true, evidenced by the previous fights that the whites and natives had engaged in, Andrew Jacksons war with the Seminoles in 1818 being one example, Black Hawks War another. Subsequently the Native Americans contact with whites was pressing them and further contact would result in the unhappiness of Native Americans. This move not only freed up acres of land but would largely impact the nations economy, ridding it of all debt making Andrew Jackson the only president who could achieve a debt free nation. The land which was freed proved to be valuable for cotton production contributing the growth of American industry and manufacturing. Along with that the land housed gold which would also contribute to the lack of debt. Andrew Jackson’s Indian Removal Act was done to protect both Native Americans and the Americans, it proved to be quite advantageous to the United States.
Despite the obvious benefits of the Indian Removal Act, several view it as a huge blimp in Andrew Jacksons presidency. Theodore Frelinghuysen being one of them. In “Theodore Frelinghuysen Champions Justice” Frelinghiysen argues that the Native Americans had been taken advantage of by “…a system of artificial reasoning, endeavored to justify, or rather excuse, the endcroshments made upon the Indian territory…” Frelinghuysen fails to remember the ongoing warfare between the two races. There wasn’t an evident solution other than one moving to that, and yes the whites could move but wouldn’t it have been easier for the Native Americans as they had not too many belongings or needs. The Oklahoma territory would have the same land which could be easily adapted to by the Native Americans. Further on these “excuses” were efforts that would’ve been advantageous to the Native Americans if refusals hadn’t been made. Furthermore President Jackson at the time truly believed he was making a humantarian effort to protect the Native Americans and the whites, there was only so much he could do. The Indian Removal Act had been made to be advantageous to both sides: the Native Americans and the whites, yet due to unfortunate circumstances it wasn’t possible, however America did gain much throughout it all.
Andrew Jacksons reigned a hero thoughout the obstacles he faced, keeping in mind what would be most advantageous to the nation. The nullification crisis, if handled differently would’ve brought along a war, yet that was avoided due to President Jacksons adept skill at handling the situation. The Indian Removal Act despite its dark side, had two major advantages; some peace between the whites and Native Americans and the gain of land subsequently clearing up Americas national debt. Likewise much was learnt from Andrew Jackson and still affects several presidents today. The presidency campaign being a major one. Andrew Jackson was the first president was the first president to actually go out and try to understand what the people wanted. For his campaigns he would hold picnics and talk to common people. not trying to put on an image of “supreme leader,” as presidents before had, rather trying to be like the John Doe of the time. This was a major factor of his win, people actually were able to get to know him. Presidents and future presidents can learn form this, especially future presidential candidates, who can quickly turn around the race if they take notes from President Jackson climb to presidency. Barak Obama’s presidency can actually be compared to President Jacksons run, like Jackson, Obama was able to truly charm people despite him basically coming out of nowhere. He seemed relatable and authentic, just as Jackson had seemed to most males during his time. President Jackson was true hero despite the few rough spots.