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A 7 page paper that discusses the issued surrounding Andrew Jackson's role in the removal of the Cherokee Nation for its lands. Removal of Indians dated back for decades; Jackson's actions therefore not only supported his own beliefs, they sanctioned the actions and opinions that were historical present in the country during the 1800s. The writer explores the background of the principal parties and discusses the events leading up to the forced march of the Cherokees. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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both democracy and the common man. His two terms as President from 1829 to 1837 were beset with bitter controversies over a number of issues, including the tariff, state rights,
banking policies and Indian removal (Cave 1). Known for his fiery temper, his iron will and his exceptionally strong convictions on numerous issues, he used the power of the office
of the president with vigor and aggression (Cave 2). His actions supporting the removal of Indians during his presidency led to the removal of the Cherokee and the now-famous
Trail of Tears. A History of Fighting Against Indians His early years before the presidency were unremarkable until the War of 1812 at which point he made his mark
on history. At the time he was a general in the Tennessee militia and he was ordered to march against the population of Creek Indians who supported the British. He
forced all Indians in Georgia and Alabama, regardless of whether they were friendly towards the American government or not, to surrender large portions of land. The federal government was so
impressed by his victories they gave him a command to defend New Orleans. The Battle of New Orleans place Jackson in the role of a symbol of American virtue, making
him a legend in his own time (Cave 4) In 1817, Jackson was again called upon to fight the Indians, this time the Seminoles. The first Seminole War occurred in
1818 in which Jackson pursued the Seminoles all the way to Florida which was under Spanish rule. That didnt stop him; he deposed the Spanish authorities and executed two British
subjects he believed were aiding the Indians. His actions were well beyond his line of authority but when Congress attempted to censure him, his friends came to his defense and
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