brought into Washington by Andrew Jackson. The major accomplishments of Jackson during his presidency pertain to his rural upbringing and democratic beliefs. To name a couple of Jackson’s memorable accomplishments and decisions not only politically‚ but economically were his nationalization of the spoils system‚ the Tariff of Abominations‚ his presidency in general‚ the Indian Policy‚ and his democratic views and ways of governing the nation. Prior to the presidency of Andrew Jackson‚ the system of
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One of the main people that did not like the Indians‚ was Andrew Jackson. When Jackson became president he passed the Indian Removal Act. The Indian Removal was an unfair law towards the Indians that did not allow them their rights and was forced on them‚ some people were against it‚ most Indians were‚ and a rare few white people. It began the Trail of Tears‚ a sad time with many deaths for the Indians. On May 28th‚ 1830. President Andrew Jackson got the “Indian Removal Act” passed through both
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Constitution of the United States. President Andrew Jackson said these words in his Presidential Oath of Office. But contrary to belief‚ he did not preserve‚ protect‚ or defend the United States at all during his presidency. President Andrew Jackson was president from March 4th 1829 to March 4th 1837. He was in office for 8 years. He was a military governor for the state of Florida‚ a senator from Tennessee‚ and member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Andrew Jackson’s decisions he made as President
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many had different ideas on what to do with all that money. There was a wide range of viewpoints towards wealth in the late 19th century‚ and the viewpoints between Andrew Carnegie‚ Edward Bellamy‚ and John D. Rockefeller had substantial comparisons and contrasts that are crucial to our knowledge of today’s wealth in the economy. Andrew Carnegie was born in Scotland in 1835. He moved with his family to Allegheny‚ Pennsylvania at age thirteen and began his career as a bobbin boy in a cotton factory
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Clay‚ one of Jackson’s political enemies‚ proposed an early recharter of the Bank of the United Sates he hoped to get rid of Jackson’s wealthy supporters if Jackson vetoed the recharter‚ and if he passed it then the common man would feel betrayed. Andrew Jackson‚ immediately vetoed the recharter once it passed through congress. His veto of the recharter bill
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In Episode 2 of "The Men Who Built America" America’s industries grew at a tremendously rapid pace. Tom Scott’s railroads connected the country. John D. Rockefeller’s oil industry was booming. Andrew Carnegie’s steel industry was beginning to build modern day America. With Carnegie’s success‚ troubles followed. Carnegie started off as a young apprentice to Tom Scott. At the young age of twelve‚ he had to work in order to help his family with expenses. At age 24‚ he was the manager of Scott’s company
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In 1828‚ Andrew Jackson was elected for president because he was a common‚ well-known man who was involved in the world and has acted profoundly throughout the years. In 1829 Andre Jackson became the seventh president of the United States until his term ended in 1837. During his presidency‚ President Andrew Jackson had several accomplishments. To begin with‚ Jackson was the first to introduce the Spoils System to the national government. This gave him a chance to fire everyone in congress and just
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In 1828 the election had several changes from the ones before. In 1812 more women and men worked in ports and factories‚ and many didn’t own property. This change inspired people to support workers right to vote. By 1821‚ 21 of 41 states had already began universal suffrage‚ allowing all white men to vote. Now this may not seem like that big of a change‚ because African Americans and women already could not vote right? Not only did they allow all men to vote‚ but they even began allowing women and
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Andrew Carnegie‚ The Selfish Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie‚ born on November 25‚ 1835‚ was a Scottish philanthropist who was one of the richest men in America in the 1900 ’s. I completely agree with Carnegie ’s opinion of how the rich should donate their money toward the good of mankind before they die‚ but disagree with his actions toward his workers . He started working in a cotton mill making $1.20 a week only to upgrade to $2.20 working as a messenger boy. He eventually taught himself telegraphy
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Amanda Pointer Dr. Ubriaco 16 November 2010 History to 1877 Best and Worst Presidents from 1789-1836 A great president is considered to be wise and noble. He is also firm‚ patriotic‚ and was known as‚ “the one who invented tradition as he went along.” The greatest president of the United States from 1789-1836 was George Washington. He was the first president of the United States and started great traditions. He took his job very seriously during his time. He was in term from 1789-1797
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