Andrew Jackson

The Hermitage Museum Offers a Unique Glimpse into Early Life in Tennessee

Before he became the seventh President of the United States, Andrew Jackson was a hot shot lawyer in Tennessee, which…

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Jacksonian Democracy – Andrew Jackson and the Trail of Tears

In 1828 Congress passed a new tariff that doubled the rates for certain exports up to 45%, beginning what is…

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The Election of 1824: The “Era of Good Feelings” Comes to an End

Candidates: Presidential: Andrew Jackson (Tennessee); John Quincy Adams (Massachusetts); William Crawford (Georgia); Henry Clay (Kentucky) Vice-Presidential: John Calhoun (South Carolina);…

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Presidential Power: Andrew Jackson and the Trail of Tears

COMMENTARY | The seventh President of the United States was known as "Old Hickory" for good reasons. Andrew Jackson was…

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Andrew Jackson and Populism in the Democratic Party, 1828-1836

The rise of populist discontent following the 1824 presidential election, in which John Quincy Adams won the presidency in a…

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Election of 1828: The Return of Andrew Jackson and the Rise of the Democratic Party

Candidates: Democratic Party: Andrew Jackson (Tennessee) and John Calhoun (South Carolina) National Republican Party: John Quincy Adams (Massachusetts) and Richard…

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The Election of 1824: the End of an Era and the Birth of a Party

Bringing a close to the "Era of Good Feelings," the presidential election of 1824 brought to scholarly attention some potential…

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The Tennessee State Museum – A Free Museum in Nashville, Tennessee that is Perfect for History Enthusiasts

The Tennessee State Museum is one of the largest museums in the South that focuses on the history of the…

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Andrew Jackson and Rhetorical War with the Bank of the United States

The Second Bank of the United States and the two term presidency of Andrew Jackson present one of the first…

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Presidential Power: James Polk, Manifest Destiny,and the Mexican- American War

James Polk was seemly unambitious for a man who served in so many public offices. At the onset of the…

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