Andrew Jackson may or may not have been a good president, this
depends upon one’s opinion. Perhaps he was right on some issues and perhaps
he was wrong, but either way he was definitely effective as a president. He knew how to manipulate and persuade to get whatever it was that he wanted. After all, he managed to get elected into office for both terms.
Probably the biggest crisis of Jackson’s presidency started when South
Carolina announced that they opposed the tariffs leveled in 1828 and 1832 by
Jackson supporters. "Nullifiers" thought that a state could nullify a federal law within its own borders if it so desired. When South Carolina, led by John C. Calhoun, announced its intention to nullify the tariffs in the fall of 1832, it touched off what almost developed into a civil war, as Jackson massed military resources on the state's borders. Finally resolved in the spring of 1833 when South Carolina agreed to a new, more fair, tariff passed by Congress. And so, President Jackson has his way.
Table of Contents
- Andrew Jackson and the Nullification Crisis
- The Indian Removal Act
- The Bank War
Objectives and Key Themes
This essay examines the presidency of Andrew Jackson, highlighting his effectiveness in achieving his goals despite controversial methods. It delves into key events and policies of his administration, shedding light on his leadership style and its impact on the nation.
- Andrew Jackson's political strategies and manipulation tactics
- The Nullification Crisis and its resolution
- Indian Removal Act and its consequences for Native American tribes
- The Bank War and Jackson's opposition to the national bank
- Jackson's legacy and his impact on American history
Chapter Summaries
- Andrew Jackson and the Nullification Crisis: This section discusses the conflict between the federal government and South Carolina over tariffs. Jackson's forceful response, including military mobilization, ultimately led to a compromise and the passage of a new tariff.
- The Indian Removal Act: This chapter explores Jackson's policy of removing Native American tribes from their ancestral lands in the Southeast. It details the pressures faced by Native American nations, the forced removal of tribes, and the controversy surrounding the act.
- The Bank War: This section focuses on Jackson's conflict with the Second Bank of the United States. It explains Jackson's opposition to the bank, his actions to weaken it, and the ultimate collapse of the institution.
Keywords
Andrew Jackson, Nullification Crisis, Indian Removal Act, Bank War, tariffs, Native American tribes, forced removal, federal government, national bank, political manipulation, presidential power, American history.
- Quote paper
- Amanda Guay (Author), 2006, Andrew Jackson and the Nullification Crisis, Indian Removal and the Bank War, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/65187
