Why was Andrew Jackson elected as President?

Answer 1

Andrew Jackson became a national hero in the War of 1812 against the British and especially in the Battle of New Orleans. He started as a Colonel in the Tennessee Militia but was appointed to Major General after the Treaty of Fort Jackson.

Answer 2

He did not want to be president when the idea was first raised by his friends and supporters, but they gave his evidence that the common people adored him and he could be their champion against the corrupt moneyed establishment in the East. When it was

pointed out that if he did not run, Henry Clay, John Calhoun, or William Crawford would probably be elected, he agreed to run.

Answer 3

The first time Andrew Jackson ran for president, his opponents were John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, and William H. Crawford. The election went down to Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams. Since Henry Clay was the Speaker of the House, he had a great influence. He told his supporters to vote for Adams. When John Quincy Adams won the election and appointed Henry Clay as secretary of state, Jackson's supporters claimed that the two men had made a "corrupt bargain."

The second time Jackson ran for President, more people were able to vote. Jackson thought that ordinary people should be able to vote, so most people voted for him.

Answer 4

He won over the British and was nationally known.

And because lots of people liked him because he was a great man.

Answer 5

He wanted to reform government to "let the people rule"

Answer 6

He ran for president because he wanted to "be the peoples' tribune". He wanted to protect the people against special interest groups and also people in congress.

Answer 7

He wanted to reform government to "let the people rule"

Answer 8

He Was Legally Elected. People Loved Him So Much For His Defeat Of British in 1815

Answer 9

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