Question

Is Andrew Jackson worthy of being displayed on the 20 dollar bill? Defend your answer to demonstrate your understanding of Jacksonian Democracy. You must cite evidence to support your claims. If you argue that he should be removed, then who should replace him? Defend your choice and explain why he/she is a more suitable candidate.

- must be 400 to 500 words

- all claims must be supported with credible sources

- site using Chicago Manual of Style

Answer 1

Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States. He is known for founding the Democratic Party and for his support of individual liberty.

Andrew Jackson was an American soldier and gained fame as a general in the United States Army. He is also nicknamed as The Hero of New Orleans, King Mob.,Old Hickory.

There has been a debate on placement of Jackson on $20 bill. It is said to be a historical irony, as president, he vehemently opposed both the National Bank and paper money and made the goal of his administration the destruction of the National Bank. Even in his farewell address tonthe nation, he cautioned the public about papered money.

Andrew Jackson became a national hero because of his extra ordinary victory against the English in the Battle of New Orleans in the final weeks of the War of 1812. Jackson was more than the hero of New Orleans. He was seen as a man who overcame over a lifetime of adversity and defeated the power structure to win the White House.  

Although Jackson lacked military experience, he was appointed a major general of the Tennessee Militia in 1802. During the War of 1812, he led U. S troops on a fivemonth campaign against the British allied Creek Indians, who had massacred hundreds of settlers at Fort Mims in present day Alabama. The campaign culminated with Jackson's victory at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in March 1814, which resulted in the killing of some 800 warriors and the eventual procurement by the United States of 20 million acres of land in present day Georgia and Alabama. After this military success, the US military promoted Jackson to major general.

Jackson successfully lead his forces into the Spanish territory of Florida and captured for outpost of Pensacola in November 1814.before pursuing British troops to New Orleans. Following weeks of skirmishes in December 1814, the two sides clashed on January 8,1815. Although outnumbered nearly two-to-one, Jackson led 5000 soldiers to an unexpected victory over the British in the Battle of New Orleans, the last major engagement of the War of 1812.

Dubbed as National Hero, Jackson received the thanks of the Congress. He was also very popular among his troops, who said that Jackson was " as tough as old hickory wood" on the battlefield, earning Jackson the nick name "Old Hickory".

History shows that Andrew Jackson played big role in setting the foundation of today's United States of America. His military victories were a big boost to the self esteem of an American citizen. The individual liberty, United States of America is know for, is a big reason for America's growth as a powerful economy and society.  

Conclusion : Andrew Jackson's is worthy of being displayed on $20 bill and he deserves to be honoured in a way common American can relate to. Today's America is made in the foundation laid down by great leaders during the freedom struggle and after.