Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson was considered America’s most radical president from 1829–1837. As well as being radical, he was highly democratic.  He believed in supporting the common people in the nation, so his actions were done to help the people. Instead of following government actions, he acted against them if it involved hurting the common people. He demonstrated his power as president and strengthened the power of the executive branch. He strongly opposed the National Bank because he believed it ruined farmers in debt and he succeeded in destroying it. To gain more land, he forced Indian tribes from their home into more distant territory. Because of his radical actions and ideas, he left a movement known as the Jacksonian Democracy.