The Impact Of Andrew Jackson On The Twenty Dollar Bill

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Having your face printed on US Dollars is an honor, one that is earned through making a historical impact. To be deserving is to be one of the most respected historical figures that has used their influence to help America thrive. That’s why having the face of Andrew Jackson on the Twenty Dollar Bill is such a debated topic. Background- There’s no definitive answer to whether Jackson was a hero or villain, but whether he was one of the best or the lowest of the low, he left his mark. Jackson’s legacy started with the Battle of New Orleans, during the War of 1812. He lead Americans into a stunning victory, giving him the name “Old Hickory.” With this newfounded publicity, Jackson ran for the presidential election of 1824 where he won both the popular vote and the most electoral votes, but not by enough to be elected. …show more content…

By the election of 1828, Jackson’s supporters had been so determined to get Jackson elected that they created the Democratic Party that is still used today. From then on, Jackson posed as the people’s president, to be a voice for the common folk of America. Jackson was faced with many controversial decisions, and his incredible temper couldn’t have made finding a solution any easier. He replaced many officeholders, dealt with the nullification crisis, basically went to war with the Bank of the United States, and sent all the Native Americans on the Trail of Tears, the most well known of his actions. Even though he did help the United States in many ways, Andrew Jackson shouldn’t be on the Twenty Dollar Bill because he caused too much harm in contrast to the good he did and he didn’t put words to action when he preached

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