Essay On Andrew Jackson And The Nullification Crisis

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Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States ("Andrew Jackson Biography"), remains one of the most controversial figures in American history. Some accounts portray Jackson as a president who did well at leading the nation. Others, however, judge Jackson more harshly as they are deeply offended by his actions regarding the three issues during his presidency-the Indian Removal Act of 1830, the states' rights issue of nullification, and the re-chartering of the Second Bank of the United States. However, based on these issues he had to deal with and the decisions he made, President Andrew Jackson was definitely more successful at creating crisis. His actions are what made him the president that is most relevant to today than most of all the other presidents because they…show more content…
Calhoun made up furthered the idea that a state could refuse to obey a federal law, "nullify it," if that state wanted to ("Andrew Jackson & The Nullification Crisis"). This came about because Andrew Jackson decided to make a tariff that put a high tax on imports from foreign countries ("Andrew Jackson & The Nullification Crisis"). This was known as the "Tariff of Abomination" thanks to Calhoun. Jackson, however, would not tolerate the opposition so he declared that it was a conspiracy against republican liberty ("Andrew Jackson & The Nullification Crisis"). He also added that nullification was in direct violation of their duty as citizens ("Andrew Jackson & The Nullification Crisis"). This led to more problems because it contradicted everything he went for. For example, during his campaign he portrayed himself as a man who cared about the common man but now he is adding taxes which affects all men, including the common ones, and the economy. Also, as president, he should follow the constitution, but adding a high tariff is something the constitution does not allow. Instead of solving the "crisis", he only added even
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