Andrew Jackson – Success or Failure?

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One of the main jobs of historians is to interpret the past by reviewing primary documents, scholarly secondary sources, and then creating an analysis of this research. After reading your text and reviewing the assigned materials, submit an analysis of Andrew Jackson’s presidency. In President Jackson’s First Annual Message to Congress he established four goals of his presidency: Indian Removal, Rotation in Office, to get rid of the Bank of the United States, and to erase the debt. Based upon what Jackson hoped to accomplish, could his presidency be considered a success or a failure (not good or bad)? Pick two of his goals to discuss further to support your conclusion. This assignment should be at least 300 words and contain your reactions or questions about some specific issue within the historical narrative which you find compelling. For full credit, your paper must not simply sum up the reading or repeat points made there. Rather, I’m looking for you to create your own interpretation, explain the emotional content of the piece, or discuss some original insight. Include citations as needed.