We have been reading and discussing the numerous actions of Andrew Jackson as a president. Within these discussions we have looked at Jackson's fight against the Bank of the United States, his Tariff of "Abominations," his displacement of the Native American population as well as his mixed feelings on patronage. Certainly there is much the United States gained from President Jackson, but there can also be considered many mistakes that were made under his administration. Jackson fought to free the American people from aristocracy and the tyranny of a government that he felt, at the time, was overreaching. However, Jackson from time to time was not above throwing his executive power around either.
So the question remains, was Andrew Jackson more positive or negative for the United States? A few links that may prove helpful if you're stuck: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/andrewjackson http://www.biography.com/people/andrew-jackson-9350991 http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/The-Cherokees-vs-Andrew-Jackson.html
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Having discussed the positives and negatives of American expansion into Mexico, Cuba, the Philippines and Asia, do you agree with the decisions made by the American government during this era? Support your answer with specific examples, either for or agains American expansion/imperialism and respond to 2 of your classmates statements.
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