Andrew Jackson: Abolishing The Second Bank Of The United States

"The bank, Mr. Van Buren, is trying to kill me, but I will kill it." (Freidel) This quote from Andrew Jackson addressing the Second Bank of the United States said on July 8th 1832 showed his determination and inclination to do what was needed for his people and his country. Despite being so resilient and resolute, Jackson was arguably one of the most influential and controversial presidents in United States history. From his reprisal towards John Quincy Adams after losing the election of 1824, permanently altering the political party system, wishing to dispense of the Electoral College at his first annual message to the Congress, and abolishing the Second Bank of the United States, Andrew Jackson unequivocally left his mark in American history.
Before becoming a political icon, Jackson had a major role in the military. With significant victories in the War of 1812, he made his
Up against John Quincy Adams, a secretary of state and a rational man to follow Monroe, Henry Clay of Kentucky, who hoped to win by Southern vote, and William H. Crawford, a secretary of treasury, he had some stiff opposition. Jackson and Adams each made strong and successful campaigns, earning them each an abundance of profusion electoral votes. The election resulted with 99 electoral votes for Jackson, 84 electoral votes for Adams and 78 electoral votes for the other candidates. With no majority, they were forced to decide the president through the House of Representatives. Henry Clay stated that he supported Adams before the House voted. 13 states in the House voted Adams, 7 voted Jackson, making John Quincy Adams the president in 1824. Jackson and his followers were enraged, charging both Clay and Adams with “Corrupt Bargain”. The charges were denied, but Jackson’s supporters, still angered, worked to embarrass Adams as much as they could during his precedency. Jackson was immediately nominated again for precedency in