Andrew Jackson
Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act was passed by Congress on May 28, 1830. This authorized the president to grant unsettled lands west of the Mississippi in exchange for Indian lands within existing state borders. A few tribes went peacefully, but many resisted the relocation. During the fall and winter of 1838 and 1839, the Cherokees were forcibly moved west by the United States government
Killing the National Bank
As his term continued, Jackson truly grew a desire to crush the Second Bank of the United States. Jackson–who because of his previous election experiences remained wary of voting improprieties–thought that a bank with that much power could not remain independent of the electoral process. While the Bank in 1830 remained relatively clean and did not abuse its power, Jackson believed it was a disaster waiting to happen, and set out to shut it down. After a long and hard fight, eventually Jackson came out victorious and shut it down (which really hurt the country's economy).
"Spoils system"
A spoils system is where a political party, after winning an election, gives government jobs to its supporters, friends and relatives as a reward for working toward victory, and as an incentive to keep working for the party. Andrew Jackson participated in this "system" which helped gain votes.
Andrew Jackson political cartoon
In this cartoon, the artist is portraying Andrew Jackson as a father to the Native American tribes. It can be seen that Andrew Jackson is much bigger than the Indians. This portrayal of Jackson as a bigger man looks to prove that Jackson was superior to the Indians, probably due to race.
Letter from a Cherokee
I can't believe that jerk Andrew Jackson is making us leave even after Worcester said we can stay! He favors a state over a race of people who have been here for over hundreds of years. All because of what? We look different? We try so hard to fit in! I just can't believe him...
Letter from a U.S. soldier
I have just finished packing in order to move all those savages out of Georgia. I'm glad President Jackson has decided to kick him out. He really is a good guy, looking out for Georgia. I'm just honored to carry out this task!