Who Is Andrew Jackson In 1824

In 1824 Andrew Jackson ran to become the seventh president of the united states. Jackson won the election by a landslide, Jackson was a great leader and congressman. Not only was Jackson the leader in a noteworthy battle that helped to expand the US territories, but Jackson also came from very humble beginnings that made people feel as though he were one of them. I would want a president who was experienced in government, a good leader, and someone who positively impacted our nation, therefore, I would vote for Andrew Jackson.

The first reason that I would have voted for Andrew Jackson in 1824, is he had experience in Congress prior to his election in 1824 giving him credentials and showing that he was a reliable person. Jackson was elected as Tennessee's first representative in the United States House of Representatives and later was elected to the United States Senate. Consequently, it shows that Jackson had an understanding of the nation's government, therefore, displaying that he would have the understanding of the Congress that he required becoming a president. Also,

I believe that Jackson would do this because he came from humble beginnings and experienced the pains of the less privileged. Growing up in poverty Jackson did not get a stable education, additionally, during his early life Jackson was also held captive by the British, this event causing the death of his last 2 family members leaving him an orphan at the age of 14. Under those circumstances, Andrew Jackson was able to see the world from the perspective of the “ common man”. While campaigning Jackson introduced the idea of democracy of the common man, because of his perspective that differed from those of previous presidents Andrew Jackson would be able to reach individuals who were not as privileged, bringing out the voices of those who may have been