Andrew Jackson, a former United States president, was viewed in different ways, such as as a defender for “the common man” or as an advocate for “federal power”. However, when the evidence is put into perspective, it seems clear that Andrew Jackson was an advocate for “federal power”. He was viewed as an advocate for federal power due to his actions during the Nullification crisis, his enforcement of the Indian removal act, and because of his opposition to the second bank of the United States. During the Nullification crisis, Andrew Jackson’s actions clearly showed his commitment to federal power. This is because when South Carolina declared the federal tariffs of 1828 as unconstitutional, it then led to a crisis. In response to this, Jackson’s vice president John C. Calhoun had this to say “He referred to the 1828 tariff as a Tariff of Abominations, calling it disgusting and loathsome” (American History Pg. 257). The 'Standard' is a 'Standard'. When he says he refers to the tariff as “loathsome” or “disgusting” he means that Andrew Jackson, and those who opposed the tariff, found it …show more content…
And the term “Tariff of Abominations” was used to highlight the negative effects it had, especially towards the economy. Also in his address, Jackson, showed his commitment to federal authority by stating “I rely with equal confidence on your undivided support in my determination to execute the laws, to preserve the Union by all constitutional means, to arrest, if possible, by moderate and firm measure the necessity of a recourse to force” (Jackson’s Proclamation of Nullification). In this quote, Andrew Jackson talks to Congress about his mindset of upholding federal laws and maintaining the Union. He expresses to them his confidence in the nation's support for his efforts to enforce laws and preserve the