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Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson. “ Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes is right, but it takes a slightly better man to acknowledge instantly and without reservation that he is in error.”- Andrew Jackson. Andrew Jackson’s Statue in Nashville, Tennessee. Early life.

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Andrew Jackson

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  1. Andrew Jackson “ Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes is right, but it takes a slightly better man to acknowledge instantly and without reservation that he is in error.”- Andrew Jackson

  2. Andrew Jackson’s Statue in Nashville, Tennessee.

  3. Early life • Andrew Jackson was born in 1761 in his hometown of Waxhaw, South Carolina. • When he was 13, Jackson joined the local militia. Within a year later, all of his family members died. This result caused Jackson to become an orphan.

  4. Jackson’s Second Hometown • Even though he was born in the town of Waxhaw, South Carolina, Andrew Jackson spent most of his time in Tennessee. • He was a delegate for Tennessee at the Constitutional convention, elected U.S representative, U.S senator(resigned within a year) and a judge for the Tennessee Supreme Court.

  5. Andrew Jackson’s Accomplishments • He was a Politician and army general for the continental army. Being an army general caused him to win the Battle of Horseshoe bend and the Battle of New Orleans.

  6. Andrew’s Weird Nicknames • His nicknames included “Old Hickory” for his toughness and aggressive personality and “Jack (the other end)” from his opponents when he ran for office. • After that, Jackson decided to have a cartoonist draw a donkey for his campaign. He eventually stopped it, but today we use the donkey as a symbol for the Democratic Party.

  7. Andrew Jackson’s Inauguration • It took Andrew Jackson three weeks to reach the white house in Washington D.C, traveling by a steamboat and a carriage. • The inauguration took place on March 4th, 1829 accompanying over 10,000 people at the United States Capital.

  8. Jackson’s Presidency • 1829-1837

  9. Jacksonian Democracy • It was a political movement toward greater democracy for the greater good and only was valid to white, male citizens. • It also promoted strength to the presidency and executive branch. • Opposed the national and central banks (second bank.)

  10. Continued • It relied on the general principles of: Expanded suffrage- voting rights only to white men. Manifest Destiny- all white Americans had destiny to settle west. Patronage- encouraged participation from the common man. Strict Constructionism- favoring a federal government of limited powers. The Jacksonian Democracy finally ended after 1850 but before the American Civil War.

  11. Indian Removal Act • The act was passed to remove the Indians from the states. • The Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole tribes were affected with the law. • Signed into law on May 28, 1830 • This caused many Indians relocate to Indian Territory, which in now present day Oklahoma

  12. Tariff of Abominations • It was passed by congress to protect industry in the United States. • It was labeled the Tariff of Abominations because of effects on the southern economy. • Industries were being driven out of business by low-priced imported goods by putting a tax on them. • Because of the reduced market of goods, the southern economy was very bad.

  13. Andrew Jackson’s death • He fled an assassination attempt by Richard Lawrence in January 30, 1835. • He died on July 8th, 1845. • The location of his grave is in Nashville, Tennessee.

  14. Quiz Time!!! • What two battles did Andrew Jackson win as army general for the colonial army? • Where did Andrew Jackson spent most of his time living?(trick question) • How many years did Andrew Jackson serve as president? • What does the monster on the Jacksonian Democracy represent? • Which part of the United States have a bad economy during the Tariff of Abominations?

  15. The End!!!!!!!!!! By Morgan Gillespie

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