Andrew Jackson The Driving Force

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The Driving ForceAndrew Jackson may be viewed as a dictator, but in his power was really the driving force in establishing the foundation of America. Rising to power over many, applying for presidency as the common man, Jackson was loved by the people for his heroics as a general. He used their love to his advantage and abused his government position. He went against regulations that gave the president certain power and did as he pleased. These are all actions of a dictator but Andrew Jackson understood what needed to be done in America and made sure it was done whether the people were in favor of it or not. Andrew Jackson created a more stable economy, opened more land, and tested the limits of the presidency.Andrew Jackson developed Alexander

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