Andrew Jackson: Tyrant or True Defender of the Common Man?

I. The Life of Andrew Jackson

A. Andrew Jackson Rises from Rags to Riches

B. Andrew Jackson Endures Tragedies and Escapes Death

C. Andrew Jackson: Loved and Loathed

II. The Polarizing Policies of Andrew Jackson

A. Jackson Encourages Indian Removal

Three White Views of Native Americans: Squatters, Government Officials, and Missionaries

John Marshall Protects Native Americans in Worcester v. Georgia

Jackson Ignores Marshall and Forces Native Americans Off Their Land

"John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it!”

B. Jackson Attacks the National Bank

Early American Money and the National Bank

Jackson: The National Bank is Elitest

Jackson’s Solution: “Pet” Banks & The Panic of 1837

C. Jackson’s Tariff Compromise Avoids Civil War

The Tariff of Abominations

John C. Calhoun, States’ Rights, and Nullification

C. Jackson and Clay Create Compromise: The Compromise Tariff of 1833 & the Force Bill