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Andrew Jackson
Questions about Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States.
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What role and size of government did Andrew Jackson support?
He favored a small central government. He believed in the Constitution which says
that all powers not explicitly given to the federal government belong to the states.
He did , however, believe that the union was undisolvable -- that states could never
secede .
What were Andrew Jackson nicknames?
His first nickname was Old Hickory. After he became president, he became known more commonly as "King Veto" and "King Andrew the First."
Right after the armed march of the Paxton Boys, it was the regulator movement. Page 88 of Thirteenth AP Edition of the American Pageant. Taking AP U.S. History I suppose?
What did Andrew Jackson do to become president?
He was nationally famous as the hero of the battle of New Orleans and later as
victor in the Seminole war and territorial governor of Florida. He was already a
well-known political leader in Tennessee state politics. He wrote letters to friends and newspapers about his ideas for reform in federal government and attracted enough
favorable attention that the Tennessee legislature put his name up for President in 1824.
What were Andrew Jacksons arguments for the removal of the native Americans to uninhabited lands?
- more room for the amerian to settle
What does Jackson think about the people of South Carolina?
Jackson thinks he is on solid ground in his approach. He trusts congress will support his efforts to preserve the union.
What impact did the president Andrew Jacksons actions in the 1830s have on the economy?
They caused inflation to rise
A hermitage is a place for restful retreat. It is literally the home of a hermit. Andrew Jackson called his plantation home the Hermitage.
How did a state's right believer feel about the nullification crisis and Jackson?
The "state's rights believes" supported the idea of nullification because this protected the state's rights, and they belived Jackson was being unconstitutional with the tarriff of 1828.
What state has one of its cities named Jackson?
Jackson, California.
Jackson, Wyoming.
Jackson, Michigan.
Jackson, Ohio.
Jackson, New Hampshire.
Jackson, Kentucky.
Jackson Georgia.
Jackson, Missouri.
Jackson, Alabama.
Jackson, Tennessee.
Jackson, Mississippi.
What did president Andrew Jackson do to halt passage of certain bills he disagreed with?
Like all Presidents thereafter, Jackson vetoed laws that he did not like and which were passed over the threat of his veto. The President before Jackson only vetoed a law if they thought it was unconstitutional.
Did Andrew Jackson have a parrot?
The legend is that he had one at his home in TN and when he died, it
spoke obscenities at his funeral.
Why was Oklahoma chosen for Indian removal act?
Oklahoma was an unwanted piece of land at the time. So, they made us move to Oklahoma, and settle there.
Describe an incident that has brought about a significant change?
9-11 brought a lot of change to the world.
