Andrew Jackson
Definition
Andrew Jackson was the seventh President of the United States (1829–1837). He is known for his strong leadership style, his role in the Indian Removal Act, and for being a symbol of the "common man."
Analogy
Think of Andrew Jackson as a controversial movie director. Some people love him because he's bold and unafraid to shake things up. Others dislike him because they feel he doesn't respect all members of his cast equally.
Related terms
Indian Removal Act: A law passed in 1830 that forced many Native American nations to move west of the Mississippi River.
Jacksonian Democracy: The political movement during the Second Party System toward greater democracy for the common man symbolized by American politician Andrew Jackson and his supporters.
Spoils System: A practice where a political party, after winning an election, gives government jobs to its voters as a reward for working toward victory.
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Practice Questions (10)
- What was the outcome of the presidential election of 1828 between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams?
- What was the spoils system implemented by Andrew Jackson?
- Which Native American tribe was forcibly relocated during Andrew Jackson's presidency through the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
- Which issue caused a major conflict between Andrew Jackson and the Second Bank of the United States?
- What political party did Andrew Jackson and his supporters form in opposition to the Second Bank of the United States?
- Who succeeded Andrew Jackson as president after his second term ended?
- What technological innovation played a significant role in the presidential campaigns of Andrew Jackson?
- What piece of technology had a major impact on economic activities during the era of Andrew Jackson?
- Had Andrew Jackson lost the election after John Quincy Adams' term, how might it have affected the progression of democracy and factionalism?
- How does FDR's "court-packing" plan during the New Deal era mirror actions taken by Andrew Jackson in his presidency?
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