1. Jacksonian Democracy refers to the belief that politics– at this time– more accurately represented the ‘common man’. 2. Andrew Jackson was heralded as the champion of the ‘common man’. However, the ‘common man’ Andrew Jackson stood for was the poor white man, not the Native American or the slave. 3. Donald Trump has expressed affinity for Andrew Jackson and his presidency. Construct an outline and a five-paragraph research essay that characterizes Andrew Jackson’s presidency as a positive one or a negative one. Of course, there is no correct position. The object here is to support your position well. You will need to do research –the text will help generally but you will still need to research.
Consider any three (3) of the following topics to support your position: Andrew Jackson’s view of and actions toward Native Americans and slaves make his presidency a positive or negative one….. Andrew Jackson’s view of and actions in response to the Supreme Court make his presidency a positive or negative one….. Andrew Jackson’s view of and use of the Military make his presidency a positive or negative one….. Andrew Jackson’s view of and actions toward his opponents / rivals make his presidency a positive or negative one….. Andrew Jackson’s view of and treatment of his friends / supporters make his presidency a positive or negative one….
