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    “One man with courage makes a majority.”-Andrew Jackson‚ these words truly capture the spirit of man behind the American victory at The Battle of New Orleans. The greatest patriot of his time Andrew Jackson served his country honorably. He dedicated his life to serving Americans as a drummer boy‚ a general and later president. Leading by example Jackson recruited‚ trained and commanded his army with courage and pride as reflected in the battle. Most expected the militiamen to flee at any sign of

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    Was Andrew Jackson’s Indian Removal Policy Motivated by Humanitarian Impulses? Authors: Anthony F. C. Wallace‚ Robert V. Remini‚ A Summary By: History 2111 Summer 2011 A summary comparison of views regarding the Indian Removal Act of 1830‚ Was it an act of humanitarianism intended to help and save the Native American culture from the white settlers‚ as Robert V. Remini has argued? Or was his intent to destroy the tribal culture and to get rid of the Native Americans‚ as Anthony F.C Wallace

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    President Andrew Jackson left a long-lasting mark upon America’s government and presidency in both positive and negatives ways. Jackson was a firm supporter of individual rights. He believed in limited government. The states regulated themselves with limited to no government interference at all with the president as the spokesman of the country’s population. He was viewed as a war hero and gained most of his reputation from his involvement in War of 1812. During the nullification crisis‚ President

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    It take at least nearly 30 years for Andrew Jackson for the benevolent policy of the government to agreement with the settlements Indian affairs. His relation with the Indian with policy is to removal the white agreements to pursuit the happiest with own community and the most important was to get rid of the last session of the congress. Their are the particularly advantages that they can both cause collision between the general and state governments because it can strike a country of disaster‚ having

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    Andrew Jackson Pros and Cons        Pros  Cons  He was the first self­made man to become  President.  Before he was president‚ he invaded Florida  against orders.  He was only instructed to  capture runaway slaves but he conquered the  territory and wiped out entire Seminole villages.  He was a supporter of the “common man” ­ he  felt the government was only helping the rich.  While in Florida‚ he executed two British officers‚  which was against the orders he had been given  by his own military court

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    has. Andrew Jackson made changes to our country in hopes of increasing its chances of longevity; however his methods in doing so are to this day very controversial. While Andrew Jackson was known as “the people’s president” his methods for improving America were quite ambiguous‚ and the concept of Jacksonian democracy is highly criticized. Andrew Jackson made contributions to our country while holding office; however his tactics were anything but democratic. Growing up on the frontier Andrew Jackson

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    Many people would classify Andrew Jackson as one of the worst presidents in American history and same may even call him a villain. But I’m here to tell you why he may in fact be a hero. Andrew Jackson was a hero because he was a common man‚ had the Nullification Crisis‚ and expanded suffrage. Andrew Jackson was a common man‚ which pretty much means that he like everyone else. He was born in a log cabin‚ which was very common back then‚ to a poor family. He was self made man that was able to

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    Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) was the seventh president of the United States (1829-1837). He made his way to wealth in a frontier society and leadership. All of the common people liked him and he established a bond with them. All of the common people looked to him for leadership when they were struggling. To them he was a good role model. Andrew Jackson was born on March 5‚1767 in south Carolina. When Jacksons father died they moved into the home of James Crawford. He went to frontier

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    with One Another The relationship between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson was one of the most iconic and symbolic relationships in American history not only for its many ups and downs‚ but also for its great effects on the founding and governing of America. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams met for the first time in 1775 and almost immediately developed a friendly liking toward each other. For the first two decades of their friendship‚ Jefferson and Adams constantly exchanged praises and affection

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    Mrs.Rentz Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson’s Indian Removal policy was a terrible act. In 1830 Andrew Jackson passed a law that would change Native American lives forever .This act was the worst act removing the people that had been here way much longer than the English settlers. Andrew Jackson’s Indian removal policy was informed by his belief in nationalism and states’ rights; the policy led to corruption and the near destruction of Native Americans. Andrew Jackson had a strong belief in nationalism

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