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Andrew Jackson: From Frontier Hero to Controversial President

Andrew Jackson, the self-made man known as "Old Hickory," rose from humble beginnings as an orphan to become a prominent politician. His presidency was marked by significant events, including the controversial Indian Removal Act and his strong use of veto power, which saw him reject more bills than all previous presidents combined. Despite his popular appeal, Jackson's tenure faced criticism, particularly for his handling of socio-political issues like the Peggy Eaton affair and the economic Panic of 1837, which had lasting effects on the nation.

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Andrew Jackson: From Frontier Hero to Controversial President

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  1. Chapter 11

  2. Andrew Jackson Hero from the frontier states – Old Hickory Self made man Father died before he was born Mother – housekeeper who died of cholera Farmer, lawyer, slaveholder Very vague on issues – made it hard to attack him

  3. Jackson’s Presidency • Vetoed more bills (12) than the previous presidents combined. • Peggy Eaton affair – cabinets members resigned over it (Martin van Buren drew closer to Jackson) • Indian Removal Act – 1830 forced resettlement of Native Americans west of Mississippi Trail of Tears – 1838 (Jackson out of office) • Used executive powers to help stop antislavery literature from being sent through U.S. mail. • Thought BUS was unconstitutional

  4. Nullification – VP John Calhoun supported theory of declaring law unconstitutional South Carolina voted to nullify the tariff act of 1832. Jackson ordered federal troops to prepare for action. Compromise saved face for both Calhoun and Jackson.

  5. President Martin van Buren • Little Magician – Master of Politics • Panic of 1837 • Boom and Bust cycle • Jackson's financial measures contributed to the crash - destruction of the Second BUS had removed restrictions upon the inflationary practices of some state banks • Wild speculation in lands, based on easy bank credit, had swept the West. • Hundreds of banks and businesses failed. Thousands lost their lands.

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