“The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension, which different ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism.”(The First Political Parties). George Washington, one of the most respected presidents in U.S. history, was quoted saying this, speaking out against political parties. Washington, the first president, was known as the only president with no allegiance to any political parties, a precedent that would not stand. The undemocratic actions taken by early US Presidents and Political Parties is what led to the Jacksonian Democracy of the 1820’s and 30’s. In the modern world people would often define themselves based off …show more content…
Jackson and his followers called the election of 1824 the “stolen election” due to the fact that Jackson had the popular vote. Andrew Jackson’s campaign then began calling the candidate the common people’s man who would look out for the voice of democracy (Case). A smart tactic due to the fact that the election of 1824 looked, to the public’s eye, a change of power behind closed doors which jeopardized American democracy. A tactic that proved useful as Jackson beat both Adams and Clay respectively in 1828 and 1832. During Jackson’s time in office he proved both himself as both a negotiator and a bold man. Jackson was a strong believer in democracy and of a strong government, ideas that made him clash with Southern representatives. The state of South Carolina felt that the taxes were too high due to an act signed by Jackson in 1832 and the state government passed the Ordinance of Nullification. An act that would have refuted the taxes set by Jackson (Case). If passed this act would set a precedent that states must only listen to the federal government when they wanted to. Jackson, being a strong believer in union, issued a presidential proclamation against South Carolina which led to an eventual compromise being met in 1832 (Case). These actions taken by Jackson both affected American’s economically by raising taxes, but more importantly it affected the relationship between state and federal government forcing the states to recognize the superior power of the national government. Jackson also affected the American people by issuing the Indian Removal Act of 1830 which gave Americans 100 million more acres of land (Case). By increasing American land Jackson raised the standard of living and boosted the economy creating more farmable land. Lastly, Jackson felt the National Bank was
The election of 1824, also called a corrupt bargain, was a hotly contested A picture showing who won each state and the amount of electoral votes allotted to each state one and the first one where the person who received the most popular votes and the most electoral votes lost the presidency. Many supporters of Andrew Jackson became outraged after he received the most popular vote, most electoral votes, but not enough votes from the house. Due to the fact that he had the most popular votes and electoral votes, Andrew Jackson surely should have gotten the most votes in the House, but that clearly wasn 't the case. For example, in the state of Kentucky, Andrew Jackson received the second most votes, behind Henry Clay, while Jackson
Jackson was previously known as a national hero, someone who did what they could to ensure the security of the nation’s people. He was also an experienced politician especially in the West. By running for president in 1824 for the first time, the voting process changed as more and more people started to get involved. According to “Methods of Electing Presidential Electors: 1816 to 1836”, 4 years before Jackson’s first run for office Massachusetts, Illinois, and Maine were the only states that used the people to vote for the president. When Jackson entered campaigning, he relied on the opinion of the people which in turn people voted to make their voice known.
Andrew Jackson, acting as both a government employee and a private citizen, was more responsible than any other single person for creating the region we call the Deep South. He did the most to establish the land for the states of Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. As president, his first significant initiative was a proposal to remove all Indians from the area. But, long before, while serving as a major general, he wrote, “The object of the government is to bring into market this land and have it populated.” Native Americans were removed by armies, acts, treaties and laws.
The Indian Removal Act authorized Jackson to give the Indians land west of the Mississippi in exchange for their land in the states, but could not force them to leave. He violated and broke commitments that he even negotiated with them. He tried to bribe the Indians and even threatened some of them. Alfred Cave organizes his article thematically and is trying to prove
The era of Andrew Jackson which was nicknames the era of the “common man” certainly lived up to its name. As the seventh President of the United States, Jackson had a major effect on the life of the common man, in such a way that the life of the common man would never be the same again. Jackson’s aim, after the manner in which he was defeated in the Presidential Election of 1824, despite receiving more popular votes than John Quincy Adams who took on the office, was to reduce the power and the authority of the elite. When he came into power after the 1828 election Jackson began to carry out his proposals. Jackson expanded the voting right to all men, in accordance with the Declaration of Independence of 1776 which declared that “all men are created equal” instead of just the elite.
In keeping with the principle, Jackson tried to abolish the College Electors (those who choose the president) by Constitutional amendment.” This quote shows President Jackson’s heroism in fighting for the people to have the power to elect their president directly. Many people would disagree and say Andrew Jackson is a villain, he did do things that were frowned upon. Probably the most negative thing is the Indian Removal Act.
Andrew Jackson was a wild, energetic president that had the will and stability to make the United States a stronger, and more unified nation. A good democracy, in general, requires equal rights, an educated and strong leader, peace, stability, checks and balances, voting rights, and power in the hands of the people. Having a good and strong democracy also requires leadership of the people, and for them to stand up for their rights. In Andrew Jackson’s presidency, he is known for always striving for what he wants, even if the people of the United States didn’t agree with him.
Andrew Jackson was seen as a common man the voice of the people by some. By others he was King Andrew, trampling the constitution and instigating tyranny. Jackson’s presidency impacted democracy, through his use of the veto power, and his claim of Clay creating a “corrupt bargain”, which is not a turning point for a rise in democracy despite him giving white male suffrage. During Jackson’s use of executive power weakened voice of the people.
March 4, of 1829 was the day Andrew Jackson was inaugurated as president of the United States. People had high expectations for Jackson to meet throughout his presidency. Did Jackson do a good job of changing the type of people who participated in the country 's economy and politics? His presidency certainly increased equality throughout social classes. Jackson gained himself and his years as president the title of "the era of the common man" due to his efforts at making politics and the economy more accessible to white men with fewer opportunities.
Brittany Randall-Neppl APUSH Period 6 Mr. Kloster 12/19/2014 Andrew Jackson: Champion of the Common Man or Tyrant Andrew Jackson was born into a common life but overcame his mediocre beginnings to become a powerful politician; in 1828 he was elected president of the United States. However, he abused this position of power and made several choices that were detrimental to the welfare and rights of the American people. Jackson implemented the spoils system on a national scale and had unofficial members of his cabinet who did not have to answer to Congress. After South Carolinians were upset by the Tariff of 1832 he was angry toward those who did not agree with it. He also destroyed the National Bank and authorized the Specie Circular.
Andrew Jackson, being a tyrant, abused his power in his time of presidency. He was the 7th president, but before Jackson’s presidency, he had no political experience. One of the only things that really qualified him was the hardships he went through when he was younger. His father had died while Jackson was young and Jackson received the reputation as a “self-made man”, or an independent man.
Jackson ignored the Supreme Court. He continued forcing indians out the west. This journey is known as the Trail of Tears. One-fourth of indians died from this journey. Just because Jackson was put on the $20 bill doesn’t mean he did not do bad things.
He showed unifying leadership during the Nullification Crisis and the Tariff laws of 1828 and 1832, he showed a generous approach of governing through the “Kitchen Cabinet” and the “Spoils System”. Lastly, his concern for economic equality was shown through the veto of the Second Bank of the United States Recharter and his concerns for the common men. All of these qualities that Jackson had shown during his presidency are why Andrew Jackson should be remembered as a hero of the common
Jackson was wanting to change Washington and America. He done that very fast. The very first major piece of legislation, Jackson had recommended and got passed, was the Indian Removal Act of 1830. This act forced Jackson to prevent all the Indian tribes to live East of the Mississippi River. There were five Indian nations that were highly effected.
Andrew Jackson: Man of the People or Dictator Andrew Jackson was born between North and South Carolina in 1767. His father died days before his birth, and Jackson was difficult child. He was an incredibly unruly child. At age 13, he enlisted in the Revolutionary War, he was captured by British officer.after he went home, Jackson's mother died and he had to take care of himself. after he went home, Jackson's mother died and he had to take care of himself.