Andrew Jackson: Good Guy? Maybe Not
Andrew Jackson, Hero or VIllian
Jackson Might not be so great after all.
The Indian removal act had no sense of democracy. The Indians had the right to the land and we took it away.
He went against everything he said!
Jackson was a proud slave owner, which is very anti-democracy. He broke a lot of campaign promises.
Jackson didn't give everyone fair rights.
The Indians owned the land and we stole it.
President Jackson was selfish.
Jackson ignored the other two branches of government
Jackson was nearly a Dictator!
Jackson ignored the other two branches of government, virtually giving himself all the power.
Jackson destroyed Democracy
Jackson gave his friends government power, which is the opposite of Democracy.