Andrew Jackson

The period from March 15, 1767 to June 8, 1845 marked the eventful lifetime of ourthe United States' seventh president, Andrew Jackson. In these years, he fought battles, led armies, become a lawyer, actedbecame asa father to an adopted son, spoke words of wisdom, survived many duels, headed the nation for two full terms, and was the only president to ever pay off the national debt (as of 2019). Andrew Jackson is the reasonallowed the United States was able to gain Florida Florida from Spain. He also founded the “Democratic Republican Party” which is now known as the “Democratic Party” today.

Clay and Webster, who had acted as attorneys for the Bank, led the fight for its recharter in CongressCongress. "The bank," Jackson told Martin Van Buren, "is trying to kill me, but I will kill it!" Jackson, in vetoing the recharter bill, charged the Bank with undue economic privilege.

Andrew Jackson won redemption four years later in an election that was characterized to an unusual degree by negative personal attacks. Jackson and his wife were accused of adultery on the basis that Rachel had not been legally divorced from her first husband when she married Jackson. Shortly after his victory in 1828, the shy and pious Rachel died at the Hermitage; Jackson apparently believed the negative attacks had hastened her death. The Jacksons did not have any children but were close to their nephews and nieces, and one niece, Emily DonelsonEmily Donelson, would serve as Jackson's hostess in the White House.

Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1767, in the Waxhaws region on the border of North and South Carolina. The exact location of his birth is uncertain, and both states have claimed him as a native son; Jackson himself maintained he was from South Carolina. The son of Irish immigrants, Jackson received little formal schooling. The British invaded the Carolinas in 1780-1781, and Jackson's mother and two brothers died during the conflict, leaving him with a lifelong hostility toward Great BritainGreat Britain.

The period from March 15, 1767 to June 8, 1845 marked the eventful lifetime of our seventh president, Andrew Jackson. In these years, he fought battles, led armies, become a lawyer, acted as father to an adopted son, spoke words of wisdom, survived many duels, headed the nation for two full terms, and was the only president to ever pay off the national debt. Andrew Jackson is the reason the United StatesUnited States was able to gain Florida from Spain. He also founded the “Democratic Republican Party” which is now known as the “Democratic Party” today.

Andrew Jackson won redemption four years later in an election that was characterized to an unusual degree by negative personal attacks. Jackson and his wife were accused of adultery on the basis that Rachel had not been legally divorced from her first husband when she married Jackson. Shortly after his victory in 1828, the shy and pious Rachel died at the Hermitage; Jackson apparently believed the negative attacks had hastened her death. The Jacksons did not have any children but were close to their nephews and nieces, and one niece, Emily Donelson, would serve as Jackson's hostess in the White HouseWhite House.

The period from March 15, 1767 to June 8, 1845 marked the eventful lifetime of our seventh president, Andrew Jackson. In these years, he fought battles, led armies, become a lawyer, acted as father to an adopted son, spoke words of wisdom, survived many duels, headed the nation for two full terms, and was the only president to ever pay off the national debt. Andrew Jackson is the reason the United States was able to gain Florida from SpainSpain. He also founded the “Democratic Republican Party” which is now known as the “Democratic Party” today.

Clay and Webster, who had acted as attorneys for the Bank, led the fight for its recharter in Congress. "The bank," Jackson told Martin Van BurenMartin Van Buren, "is trying to kill me, but I will kill it!" Jackson, in vetoing the recharter bill, charged the Bank with undue economic privilege.

Jackson's popularity led to suggestions that he run for president. At first he professed no interest in the office, but by 1824 his boosters had rallied enough support to get him a nomination as well as a seat in the U.S. SenateSenate. In a five-way race, Jackson won the popular vote, but for the first time in history no candidate received a majority of electoral votes. The House of Representatives was charged with deciding between the three leading candidates: Jackson, Adams and Secretary of the Treasury William H. Crawford. Critically ill after a stroke, Crawford was essentially out, and Speaker of the House Henry Clay (who had finished fourth) threw his support behind Adams, who later made Clay his secretary of state. Jackson's supporters raged against what they called the "corrupt bargain" between Clay and Adams, and Jackson himself resigned from the Senate.

Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1767, in the WaxhawsWaxhaws region on the border of North and South Carolina. The exact location of his birth is uncertain, and both states have claimed him as a native son; Jackson himself maintained he was from South Carolina. The son of Irish immigrants, Jackson received little formal schooling. The British invaded the Carolinas in 1780-1781, and Jackson's mother and two brothers died during the conflict, leaving him with a lifelong hostility toward Great Britain.

As national politics polarized around Jackson and his opposition, two parties grew out of the old Republican Party-the Democratic Republicans, or Democrats, adhering to Jackson; and the National Republicans, or WhigsWhigs, opposing him.

Jackson's popularity led to suggestions that he run for president. At first he professed no interest in the office, but by 1824 his boosters had rallied enough support to get him a nomination as well as a seat in the U.S. Senate. In a five-way race, Jackson won the popular vote, but for the first time in history no candidate received a majority of electoral votes. The House of Representatives was charged with deciding between the three leading candidates: Jackson, Adams and Secretary of the Treasury William H. CrawfordWilliam H. Crawford. Critically ill after a stroke, Crawford was essentially out, and Speaker of the House Henry Clay (who had finished fourth) threw his support behind Adams, who later made Clay his secretary of state. Jackson's supporters raged against what they called the "corrupt bargain" between Clay and Adams, and Jackson himself resigned from the Senate.

Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1767, in the Waxhaws region on the border of North and South CarolinaSouth Carolina. The exact location of his birth is uncertain, and both states have claimed him as a native son; Jackson himself maintained he was from South Carolina. The son of Irish immigrants, Jackson received little formal schooling. The British invaded the Carolinas in 1780-1781, and Jackson's mother and two brothers died during the conflict, leaving him with a lifelong hostility toward Great Britain.

“Take time to deliberate, but when time for action arrives, stop thinking and go in.” — Andrew Jackson

The period from March 15, 1767 to June 8, 1845 marked the eventful lifetime of our seventh president, Andrew Jackson. In these years, he fought battles, led armies, become a lawyer, acted as father to an adopted son, spoke words of wisdom, survived many duels, headed the nation for two full terms, and was the only president to ever pay off the national debt. Andrew Jackson is the reason the United States was able to gain Florida from Spain. He also founded the “Democratic Republican Party” which is now known as the “Democratic Party” today.

Andrew Jackson was a president of many firsts. He was the first president ever to be the target of an assassination attempt. The assassin fired two shots from close range and both failed. The chances of that happening today are 125,000 to 1. He was also the first president to be a prisoner of war and be born in a log cabin. When he was a prisoner of war, a British soldier ordered him to polish his boots. Hotheaded Jackson refused, and he was punished with two scars from the soldier’s sword. President Lincoln was the most famous for having lived in a log cabin, but Jackson was actually the first. He was also the first president to ride a train while in office.

“It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their own selfish purposes.” He made strong economic decisions that were not always popular and favored the poor or middle class. He is the only president that has been able to pay off the national debt.

Andrew Jackson was a military man from a very early age. He knew how to keep his troops in strong spirits and give them good direction. He was known to tell his men, “Elevate those guns a little lower.” This quote shows the wit and humor General Jackson used to keep his troops positive when they were cold and hungry. Though the quote was humorous, the true meaning of it seems to be-“Aim your expectation a little lower, and your hit will be accurate. “The first man to leave this field will get a bullet in his brain” This quote shows that he is also stern to his soldiers, which is usually one of the good properties of a good leader. In this quote he frightened many soldiers into staying by his side.

Andrew Jackson had a deep love for his country, people, and family. His actions were always strong and forceful when it came defending those that he loved.

In a letter to John Overton, Jackson wrote “I weep for the liberty of my country. The rights of the people have been bartered for promises of office…The voice of the people of the West have been disregarded, and demagogues barter them as sheep in the shambles for their own views and personal aggrandizement.” He wrote this in 1825 after losing to John Quincy Adams. He was upset that the nation was now being led by the Republican Party. He a great love and ambition to serve for the freedom of his country and did not have patience for those against his ideas. This was evidenced in his many duels. He was quick to anger and wanted resolution quickly. Other than his brother and mother, Rachael was the only family he ever had. “Heaven will be no heaven if I don’t meet my wife there.” He loved his wife dearly and couldn’t stand to see her in pain. He was a loving husband who loved his wife dearly. It is believed the dirty politics of the 1832 election killed his wife. He vowed to never forgive the Republicans for that.

Andrew Jackson seems to also have somewhat cruel qualities beside his sense of humor. For example, he said “For the natives of the country, I will stop their wandering habits, and make them happy and civilized people.” This is masking what he actually did, because he is not asking them to move, but forcing them. He also said, “It is my will that that the Seminole Indians get humane attention to their wants and rights.” Despite this supportive statement towards the Indians, they received inhumane treatment. Jackson’s caused and supported the Trail of Tears in which many Indians were forced to leave their homes to make room for the white man. They were shunted to the corners of the Union, away from their homeland and birthplace. A quarter of the 20,000 Indians that were removed died on the trail. Thus it was known as the “Trail of Tears.” Jackson had a cruel, ignorant and unjust side. This was a part of the legacy that Jackson left behind. These actions showed that not everyone is perfect.

Despite those actions, Andrew Jackson lived a good, memorable life. As president he experienced two wars, paid off the national debt but still managed to leave the country in the black. People felt passionate about him. They either loved him or hated him. He was hot tempered, yet patient enough to be a good father to his many adopted children. Although he was a slave owner, he was kinder than most slave owners during his time. He was known to be a lucky, good man despite his cruelty. Old Hickory was a national hero.

Andrew Jackson once said, “Americans are not a perfect people, but we are called to a perfect mission.” Old Hickory made that mission his life. He will be remembered, and his controversial deeds will be cherished throughout our nation’s history.

Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1767, in the Waxhaws region on the border of North and South Carolina. The exact location of his birth is uncertain, and both states have claimed him as a native son; Jackson himself maintained he was from South Carolina. The son of Irish immigrants, Jackson received little formal schooling. The British invaded the Carolinas in 1780-1781, and Jackson's mother and two brothers died during the conflict, leaving him with a lifelong hostility toward Great Britain.

Did you know? During their invasion of the western Carolinas in 1780-1781, British soldiers took the young Andrew Jackson prisoner. When Jackson refused to shine one officer's boots, the officer struck him across the face with a saber, leaving lasting scars.

Jackson's popularity led to suggestions that he run for president. At first he professed no interest in the office, but by 1824 his boosters had rallied enough support to get him a nomination as well as a seat in the U.S. Senate. In a five-way race, Jackson won the popular vote, but for the first time in history no candidate received a majority of electoral votes. The House of Representatives was charged with deciding between the three leading candidates: Jackson, Adams and Secretary of the Treasury William H. Crawford. Critically ill after a stroke, Crawford was essentially out, and Speaker of the House Henry Clay (who had finished fourth) threw his support behind Adams, who later made Clay his secretary of state. Jackson's supporters raged against what they called the "corrupt bargain" between Clay and Adams, and Jackson himself resigned from the Senate.

Andrew Jackson won redemption four years later in an election that was characterized to an unusual degree by negative personal attacks. Jackson and his wife were accused of adultery on the basis that Rachel had not been legally divorced from her first husband when she married Jackson. Shortly after his victory in 1828, the shy and pious Rachel died at the Hermitage; Jackson apparently believed the negative attacks had hastened her death. The Jacksons did not have any children but were close to their nephews and nieces, and one niece, Emily Donelson, would serve as Jackson's hostess in the White House.

Andrew Jackson was the seventh President of the United States from 1829 to 1837, seeking to act as the direct representative of the common man.

More nearly than any of his predecessors, Andrew Jackson was elected by popular vote; as President he sought to act as the direct representative of the common man.

As national politics polarized around Jackson and his opposition, two parties grew out of the old Republican Party-the Democratic Republicans, or Democrats, adhering to Jackson; and the National Republicans, or Whigs, opposing him.

The greatest party battle centered around the Second Bank of the United States, a private corporation but virtually a Government-sponsored monopoly. When Jackson appeared hostile toward it, the Bank threw its power against him.

Clay and Webster, who had acted as attorneys for the Bank, led the fight for its recharter in Congress. "The bank," Jackson told Martin Van Buren, "is trying to kill me, but I will kill it!" Jackson, in vetoing the recharter bill, charged the Bank with undue economic privilege.