Andrew Jackson was a former politician who won the presidential election in 1828 and then was later reelected in 1832. In both today's world and in the Nineteenth century, Jackson is viewed as a controversial figure. People consider him controversial because he stood for the importance of following the wishes of the common man but then did not view the Native Americans living in America as citizens. Not to mention, he was also one of the largest slave-owners in Tennessee at the time of his election. Despite portraying himself as a defender of the common man, Andrew Jackson's presidency betrays him to be a complex politician regarding his commitment to democracy. He is considered controversial due to actions like when he forcefully removed Native Americans and the undermining of the Bank of the United States. While there …show more content…
According to Andrew Jackson’s Bank Veto Message to Congress July 10, 1832, Andrew Jackson explained that the Bank of the United States maneuvered as an exclusive privileged organization that benefited a small group of wealthy individuals. (Doc.4) This explains that Jackson believed that the bank’s power created a threat to the principle of equal representation. According to Daniel Webster’s Reply to Jackson’s Bank Veto Message July 11, 1832, Webster argued that the bank was a stabilizing force in the American economy and that it was reliable because of its distribution of actual currency. Webster explained that if they do get rid of the bank, that it jeopardizes the nation's financial stability and the economy. Andrew Jackson's suspicion and distrust of the Bank of the United States are reasons that many people view him as controversial. Andrew Jackson's violent act of the Indian Removal is one of the most controversial things that took place during his presidency. Jackson wanted to keep the idea that the Common Man would be able to secure his rights and