President Andrew Jackson had been an advocate of Indian removal for a long period of time, but before 1830, he had not forced the Indians to relocate. ... These campaigns ended in the transfer of hundreds of thousands of acres of land from the Indian nation to the whites in those areas. ... Because of this, Jackson sent troops to push the Indians out by military force. ... President has disobeyed a Supreme Court ruling, which would make Andrew Jackson an inadequate president of the U.S. ... Not only did Andrew Jackson kill thousands of Indians, but he also destroyed the national bank, and in t...

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The Age of Jackson, written by Arthur M. Schlesinger, focuses on the long lasting effects of Andrew Jackson on democracy and American politics. ... After finding financial success on his own, he became well known for his military exploits, being a crucial factor in the Battle of New Orleans, and the acquisition of Florida from the Spanish. ... As a military leader, he often disobeyed direct orders (Florida campaign), and acted on instinct rather than reason. ... Andrew Jackson was a pivotal figure in the foundation of our modern political system. ...

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Previous to the civil war rose two characters, two heroes, in Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson. ... Jackson epitomizes the common man, the farmer, the politician, military prowess, and the democracy of the period. ... Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson had a different philosophy for just about every topic that presented itself during their lifetimes. ... Andrew Jackson became a national hero and poets and politicians lined up to sing the praises of defenders of New Orleans. ... Him and his Jacksonites started a new type of campaigning. ...

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These actions involved a direct federal tax for the military's expenses. ... In the election of 1824, John Quincy Adams ran against Andrew Jackson. ... In the election of 1828 Jackson was victorious. ... Andrew Jackson's beliefs became known as Jacksonian Democracy. ... Martin Van Buren, Jackson's successor was elected in 1836 when Jackson resigned from presidency. ...

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