Who Is Andrew Jackson A Villain

Andrew Jackson is a subject of interest in American history. There is a section of the community that views him as a hero to the common white working class man while some sects in the community have a strong opinion that Andrew was a villain. The views stem from the perceptions regarding his contributions to his country and his actions as the 7th President of The United States. Below is a detailed insight into why the intelligent person in the community could end up perceiving Jackson as either a hateful villain or iconic hero in his 8 years of presidency.

Andrew was the seventh president of the United States of America. He was a founder member of the Democratic Party. He is popular for his support of individual liberty in the community.

A recap of the events during the nullification crisis makes it clear he had strong support for the union. Congress had passed a high import tariff which would upset South Carolina as the northern states increased their costs of goods. South Carolina felt that it harmed their states economy. The British for example bought cotton off the southern states and the tax hurt these manufacturers and therefore hurt the state’s economy. Enforcing this new tariff would lead to the creation of the concept of nullification where a state such as South Carolina would find a federal law as unjust and would nullify it within its state borders. Jackson in response to some states nullification asked congress to pass a legislation which would permit him to use federal troops to enact a federal law which has been nullified. By doing this Jackson made it clear to any state that didn’t follow the new tariff law that he would send in the military if necessary. However Jackson not only threatened troops but that he would also hang every person who refused to pay the tariffs. As a president this seemed harsh to say to his American people. Eventually there was an avoidance of an armed confrontation by the Congress, however Jacksons actions to the common working class man was that he was looking out for the working class and limiting the power of the