Andrew Jackson: A Controversial Figure In American Politics

Andrew Jackson was an impactful president whose strategies and actions transformed the country. He was a controversial figure in American politics, due to both his empowerment of the “common” American man, his ruining of the economy, and his deplorable acts he subjected the American Indians to.
Andrew Jackson believed in having a smaller federal government. His decision to not renew the charter of the National Bank triggered the economic collapse that lasted for more than 20 years. He disapproved of the American system that provided federal money to build roads and/or infrastructure. His determination to stop and stall these developments added further damage to the economy.
Jackson’s desire for reduced government and uplifting the “common”