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    Andrew Jackson‚(AKA) the founder of the Democratic Party‚ was super democratic and as a democrat his wants were the people to have power and a voice in the government‚ he also wanted to extend the boundaries so that people could move more out west‚ and he wanted the national bank to be gone and then it was. Andrew Jackson thought that our country wouldn’t support and vote enough for the democrats so when he campaigned he told the people that he will listen to them and do their wishes

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    Antonioli US History 18 November 2009 For the Common Man? With Jackson ’s warm welcome to office in 1829‚ a strong foundation was set for a powerful Democratic rule. With Jackson ’s Machiavellian theories he believed that the "ends justified the means"(Remini). Jackson integrated those beliefs into his presidency and used big government means to create a more democratic nation. Andrew Jackson and his policies strengthened the new American nationalism. Through his actions during

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    The Trail of Tears The Trail of Tears‚ a gruesome event taking place in the mid 1800’s. Andrew Jackson and his Indian removal Act‚ it costed the land of the Cherokees of the east Mississippi River to be taken away from them. Due to the land being stolen‚ the Cherokees had to migrate to the present-day of Oklahoma. With its devastating events such as‚ Hunger‚ disease‚ and exhaustion. Years later‚ The Cherokee people named the migration "The Trail of Tears". Over 4‚000 of 15‚000 of Cherokees were

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    Andrew Jackson Hero Outline After reviewing Andrew Jackson’s positive and negative actions‚ it has come to a conclusion that he was in the position of a hero. In the 1800’s President Andrew Jackson showed he was a hero to the reduce in Federal debts‚ winning the Battle of New Orleans‚ and hearing the voices of the people and giving them the chance to vote for their president. Despite all his positive work‚ he also made many negative decisions‚ but none mayor and serious. Andrew Jackson made

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    Andrew Jackson DBQ How Democratic Was Andrew Jackson? Background: Background is not limited to Jackson’s life. How did the first 6 Presidents utilize Presidential Power? Highlight each President with respect to their approach to the office and the decisions they made when in office. Mr. Gurczeski’s "Model" Notes Andrew Jackson DBQ 1 2 3 6 4 5 Jackson wins the Presidency. 1) What is a Presidential Elector? 8/8 11/12 2) What is more democratic

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    one could claim that President Andrew Jackson fills the bill of each category. President Jackson’s legacy is one that is continuously being rewritten and reformed. Andrew Jackson‚ the man who set forth plans that would normally send men wallowing in fear‚ became a war hero during the War of 1812‚ destroyed the Second Bank of the United States‚ eliminated the national debt‚ and conquered and triumphed over the Supreme Court. In a sense a man larger than life‚ Jackson paved the way for the many liberties

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    Some people say the Andrew Jackson is a no hearted villain but there are way more reasons why people should see him as a hero. Andrew Jackson became president in 1829 in the United States. His terms where from 1829 to 1837 after him not going up for re-election. Andrew Jackson was also a controversial man because he treated Indians horribly and the members of his cabinet were his friends. Andrew Jackson is considered a hero to me because of the bravery and commitment he has when it comes to wars

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    Andrew Jackson was a tough and strong willed man who went through many hardships. Most of his hardships were personal but he still had to go through many government and political problems including war and treason. 3 of his most remembered but not always most liked hardships he had to deal with while in office‚ South Carolina‚ The National Bank‚ and the Indian Removal act. In December‚ 1830s Andrew Jackson was dealing with another state‚ South Carolina. South Carolina did not agree with Andrew Jackson

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    Andrew Jackson was born on March 15‚ 1767‚ in the unmarked border between the Carolinas’. He grew up on a small farm with only a mother and two brothers‚ which‚ he later lost in the war. During the Revolutionary War‚ Jackson was captured and tortured at age 14 by British troops. After the war he became a frontier attorney in Tennessee. In 1796‚ he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives‚ and later to the House of Senates. He was appointed colonel in the Tennessee militia in 1801‚ known as

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    Jackson Impeachment Positions When weighing the arguments for and against the impeachment of Andrew Jackson it is of the utmost importance to keep in mind the legal grounds for impeachment. The constitution states in Article 2‚ Section 4 that the president may be removed for “Treason‚ Bribery‚ or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.” Impeaching a president is a serious decision and it is important to separate the morality or merits of an action taken by a president from its legality. The first case

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