Andrew Jackson Vindication
Olga Arroyo
Renee Celeste
HIST1301
April 27, 2017
Andrew Jackson and the Search for Vindication
“Andre Jackson was more than a symbol, he was a vital force. As the force was rarely at rest, so the man was rarely at peace” (Curtis IX) The book Andrew Jackson and the Search for Vindication, written in 1976 by James C. Curtis, winner of the University of Delaware Excellence in Teaching Award. The author focuses on Jackson’s stormy life, and the impact his experiences had on his gaining of power. As well as the influence, he made on the War of 1812, achievement and his two-term presidency. During Jackson’s private life and political career, he wanted to have control over all, especially if he was uncomfortable with certain thing or situation. …show more content…
He was known to be a hero, “Rarely have the American people lavished praise so freely, or with such enthusiasm. To a county weary of war, humiliated by British invasion, weakened by threats of disunion, the news from New Orleans promised salvation. Jackson had lifted the nation “above disgrace.”.” (Curtis 64) The reason Jackson was so admired, and seen as such big hero was his contribution in the 1812 war. Andrew Jackson’s participation in the War of 1812 was what led his soldiers to give him the nickname of “Old Hickory.” However, this war was also a personal issue Jackson wanted to confront, “For Andrew Jackson the War of 1812 was a very personal war. In striking at the nation’s enemies, he attempted to conquer his own as well. At New Orleans, he was not the feverish adolescent, helplessly surrendering his family to the British and the ravages of war.” (Curtis 65) This war was for Jackson to get revenge for having to surrender his family, also for the traumatizing experiences he had to go through. This could be the reason why the author James C. Curtis wrote about the “Old Hickory” and all his obstinacy on have power and control over everything around him.
The theme James C. Curtis portrayed in the book Andrew Jackson and the Search for Vindication was the evidence that showed Jackson wanted to “vindicate” his actions. Which means that he would look for justifications for his actions, even if the decisions he made would harm
Renee Celeste
HIST1301
April 27, 2017
Andrew Jackson and the Search for Vindication
“Andre Jackson was more than a symbol, he was a vital force. As the force was rarely at rest, so the man was rarely at peace” (Curtis IX) The book Andrew Jackson and the Search for Vindication, written in 1976 by James C. Curtis, winner of the University of Delaware Excellence in Teaching Award. The author focuses on Jackson’s stormy life, and the impact his experiences had on his gaining of power. As well as the influence, he made on the War of 1812, achievement and his two-term presidency. During Jackson’s private life and political career, he wanted to have control over all, especially if he was uncomfortable with certain thing or situation. …show more content…
He was known to be a hero, “Rarely have the American people lavished praise so freely, or with such enthusiasm. To a county weary of war, humiliated by British invasion, weakened by threats of disunion, the news from New Orleans promised salvation. Jackson had lifted the nation “above disgrace.”.” (Curtis 64) The reason Jackson was so admired, and seen as such big hero was his contribution in the 1812 war. Andrew Jackson’s participation in the War of 1812 was what led his soldiers to give him the nickname of “Old Hickory.” However, this war was also a personal issue Jackson wanted to confront, “For Andrew Jackson the War of 1812 was a very personal war. In striking at the nation’s enemies, he attempted to conquer his own as well. At New Orleans, he was not the feverish adolescent, helplessly surrendering his family to the British and the ravages of war.” (Curtis 65) This war was for Jackson to get revenge for having to surrender his family, also for the traumatizing experiences he had to go through. This could be the reason why the author James C. Curtis wrote about the “Old Hickory” and all his obstinacy on have power and control over everything around him.
The theme James C. Curtis portrayed in the book Andrew Jackson and the Search for Vindication was the evidence that showed Jackson wanted to “vindicate” his actions. Which means that he would look for justifications for his actions, even if the decisions he made would harm