Jacksonian Democracy Chapter 7.1

Who was Andrew Jackson?

• 7th President of the US (1829-1837).

• Rose to fame as a general in the US Army, particularly during the War of 1812.

• His victory at The Battle of New Orleans in 1815 made him a war hero.

• His presidency was a significant shift in American politics, with a focus on the “common man”; opposing the political elite and promoting a strong executive branch

• He signed the Indian Removal Act of 1830, which led to the forced relocation of Native Americans.

• Controversial Policies: His presidency is marked by controversial policies, such as The Indian Removal Act, which resulted in the deaths of thousands of Native Americans.

Open Ended

Was the "spoils system" democratic or corrupt?