10 years ago today, Jackson’s father, Tig, died in a motorcycle accident on I-465, or so he was told. All his life his mother Kara and step-father Clay told him he was riding drunk on his way home, but Jackson has his suspicions. You see his father never drank and his mother and father were constantly arguing around this time, so Jackson being a 26 year old man and father, know’s how hard it can be to support a family. Kara and CLay were going to go camping and asked Jackson if he wanted to bring the kids and his wife, Lyla, and Jackson accepted.
Jackson and Lyla were packing for the trip when a call came in from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, it was about his father, the case was re-opened. It made no sense to Jackson, his father
Therefore, he was against the bank of the United States (BUS). Jackson wanted to give the states the power to control the bank. In turn, those banks would give out loans to people, not knowing that they couldn't pay them back. Jackson believed that the government had too much power. He wanted to limit the government from making decisions for the people.
Bo Jackson, a man with god-given abilities and athleticism like the world had never seen before, captivated the world of sports into a state of awe in the late 80’s and early 90’s. “In 1989, Nike built a campaign with a series of commercials centered on Jackson’s athletic versatility—“Bo knows football. Bo knows baseball. Bo knows basketball. Bo knows tennis.”
Indians. Poor. Hungry. These are the three words from Andrew Jackson that he wrote to them in 1835 with a “nice” point of view. In the letter he wrote to the Seminoles, he also stated that they would be treated comfortably and treated very nice while traveling West.
Despite Bo Jackson having a shortened pro sports career due to a dislocated hip and replacement surgery, his natural ability to compete and accomplish unbelievable feats categorized himself as an epic hero. Participating in sports such as baseball and football helped reveal great acts of courage and strength, making him nationally known and respected. His athletic campaign started with a humble beginning, growing up in a small town in Alabama, with channeling his anger into athletics. Although Bo Jackson possesses other qualities of an epic hero, being a nationally known role model, completing multiple acts of courage and strength, and his humble upbringing, best represents his image. Acts of courage and strength are noticeable in Jackson’s
President Jackson was named the president of the “common man,” However, the only way this statement is true, is if the “common man,” was a white man. President Jackson was a bigot, he said he was the president of the common man, but his actions differed greatly. Hence, the saying actions are louder than words, and President Jackson's actions truly were louder than words. In fact, he promoted slavery by removing American Indians off their land, so that he could get cotton land for white Americans. Also, He violated the first amendment by ordering Southern postmasters to stop the delivery of anti-slavery literature in the South.
In the journal article “ Andrew Jackson versus the Historians”, author Charles G. Sellers explained the various interpretations of Jackson, from the viewpoint of Whig historians and Progressive Historians. These interpretations were based on the policies of Jackson. The Whig historians viewed the former president in a negative way. They considered him arrogant, ignorant, and not fit for being president. Sellers pointed out that it was not just because of “Jackson’s personality…nor was it the general policies he pursued as president”
Andrew Jackson’s presidency is one of the more debated presidencies in American history. Many see him as a hero while others view him as opposite. Depending on which history book is read, portrayals of him are sometimes of “the common man,” who attacked a political system that ignored the will of the common citizens. Other texts would portray Jackson as tyrant, one who disrespected many of the institutions outlined in the Constitution. He is usually celebrated by some because he defended the rights of the common people.
Andrew Jackson and his Legacy Andrew Jackson once said “The planter, the farmer, the mechanic, and the laborer... form the great body of the people of the United States, they are the bone and sinew of the country men who love liberty and desire nothing but equal rights and equal laws.” President Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States and the most unforgettable president. In Andrew Jackson’s life before presidency he decided at age 13 he would take action in battle against the British. before his presidency People say that Andrew Jackson Witnessed something paranormal. “Legend has it that the Bell Witch even had an encounter with then future President Andrew Jackson.
Is Andrew Jackson a hero or a villain? Throughout history Jackson has been viewed as both. Some see him as a war hero and the people’s president. Others see him as a racist and a political tyrant. To me, Andrew Jackson is more of a hero.
Andrew Jackson’s presidency is very much like that of a monarch. He abuses his presidential powers and forced things to go his way even if it means he has to use the military. These power-hungry qualities define him as a bad president, and good that he has done for the United States is outweighed by his cruel and unfair actions which are morally irredeemable. Firstly, during his presidency he instituted the spoils system, which he rewards his supporters with jobs.
Although Jackson gives a lot of his writing to defining the transformative tradition, I feel that we may not have had the time to fully discuss it in class. I think the transformative tradition is super rad, and I would like to present my favorite part of what Jackson had to say about the transformative tradition. On page 134, Jackson speaks about Socrates. “Socrates personifies the speaker after truth. He himself professes to possess precious little knowledge about most things, except of course, for that crucial nugget of negative knowledge.”
Bo Jackson is composed of three traits that make him an epic hero, Humility, National Heroism, and Supernatural Foes. Bo Jackson is one of the best athletes of all time if not the best. He competed at the highest level in two different sports, by not just playing them, but by performing at the highest level in both sports. He competed in the All Star Game for baseball and hit leadoff, and he played in the National Football Leagues Pro Bowl. There are so many stories about Bo Jackson that will make a person question if the things he can do are even humanly possible.
Andrew Jackson was born a poor lower class citizen but lived the American dream and became a wealthy high-class citizen. Jackson became part of the Continental Army at the age of 13, and when he was 43 he lead American soldiers in the battle of New Orleans against the British. In the Battle of New Orleans against the British, the Continental Army beat the British! That battle is what made Jackson a war hero and a politician. Jackson ran for presidency in 1824 but didn't get elected.
Flash-forward to when Jackson met his future wife. Rachel Donelson was boarding in North Carolina along with her mother when the two first caught each other’s eye. The attraction was nearly immediate. Donelson was previously espoused to Lewis Robards. The marriage was never dissolved and as a result, Jackson and Donelson’s marriage was nullified in 1791.
Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson is one of the most controversial presidents in our history, but in today's standers Andrew Jackson was not considered democratic. Andrew Jackson benefited the poor, but he mistreated the rich. Andrew Jackson treated the rich as if they were unimportant and worthless, because they had money. Though the Native Americans might not have been citizens, he still killed thousands of the Native Americans on the trail of Tears. Andrew Jackson caused agony to the Native American people and forced them out of their own land for his benefit.