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What did Andrew Jackson believe in?
What did Andrew Jackson believe in?
- State's rights above nationalism
- Separation of powers from the president
- State's rights and nationalism
- Nationalism above state's rights (correct)
What was the outcome of Andrew Jackson's stance on state's rights in South Carolina?
What was the outcome of Andrew Jackson's stance on state's rights in South Carolina?
- South Carolina backed down (correct)
- The law was repealed
- South Carolina seceded from the Union
- Congress intervened on behalf of South Carolina
What was Andrew Jackson's occupation before becoming the President of the United States?
What was Andrew Jackson's occupation before becoming the President of the United States?
- Lawyer
- Military hero (correct)
- Businessman
- Politician
Who is proposed to replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill?
Who is proposed to replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill?
What was Andrew Jackson's aim as the President of the United States?
What was Andrew Jackson's aim as the President of the United States?
What is a notable aspect of Donald Trump's presidency?
What is a notable aspect of Donald Trump's presidency?
How did Andrew Jackson run his administration?
How did Andrew Jackson run his administration?
What was Paul Manafort indicted for?
What was Paul Manafort indicted for?
What was Donald Trump's profession before entering politics?
What was Donald Trump's profession before entering politics?
What was Andrew Jackson's approach to leadership?
What was Andrew Jackson's approach to leadership?
What is a notable characteristic of Donald Trump's rhetoric?
What is a notable characteristic of Donald Trump's rhetoric?
Why did Andrew Jackson fire his cabinet members?
Why did Andrew Jackson fire his cabinet members?
What is a criticism leveled against Donald Trump?
What is a criticism leveled against Donald Trump?
What was Andrew Jackson's stance on states' rights?
What was Andrew Jackson's stance on states' rights?
What was Andrew Jackson's policy on the Bank of the United States?
What was Andrew Jackson's policy on the Bank of the United States?
How did Andrew Jackson respond to the Nullification crisis?
How did Andrew Jackson respond to the Nullification crisis?
What term does Donald Trump use to describe his rhetorical tool?
What term does Donald Trump use to describe his rhetorical tool?
What type of hyperbole does Trump use to describe himself and his plans?
What type of hyperbole does Trump use to describe himself and his plans?
What is the outcome of Duterte's campaign against drug users and dealers in the Philippines?
What is the outcome of Duterte's campaign against drug users and dealers in the Philippines?
What did Trump tell Duterte about his work on the drug problem?
What did Trump tell Duterte about his work on the drug problem?
What characterizes Trump's administration, similar to Andrew Jackson's?
What characterizes Trump's administration, similar to Andrew Jackson's?
Why do Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner hold top White House positions?
Why do Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner hold top White House positions?
What happened during Trump's first Cabinet meeting?
What happened during Trump's first Cabinet meeting?
What is a characteristic of hyperbole, by definition?
What is a characteristic of hyperbole, by definition?
What drives Trump's suspicion towards experts and independent thinkers?
What drives Trump's suspicion towards experts and independent thinkers?
Who was the head of the Health and Human Services' Biomedical Research and Development Authority?
Who was the head of the Health and Human Services' Biomedical Research and Development Authority?
What did Trump suggest could cure Covid-19 in late April 2020?
What did Trump suggest could cure Covid-19 in late April 2020?
Who served as White House head of communications for a brief period?
Who served as White House head of communications for a brief period?
What did Dr. Anthony Fauci serve under?
What did Dr. Anthony Fauci serve under?
What did Trump retweet that included the hashtag?
What did Trump retweet that included the hashtag?
Who avoided contradicting Trump when he suggested injecting disinfectants?
Who avoided contradicting Trump when he suggested injecting disinfectants?
What is the way to keep your job, according to Anthony Scaramucci?
What is the way to keep your job, according to Anthony Scaramucci?
What was the event that led to the protests in May 2020?
What was the event that led to the protests in May 2020?
Who threatened to deploy regular troops to quell the unrest?
Who threatened to deploy regular troops to quell the unrest?
What was the concern about Donald Trump's move to deploy troops?
What was the concern about Donald Trump's move to deploy troops?
Who distanced himself from Donald Trump's threats?
Who distanced himself from Donald Trump's threats?
What was Dr. Bright pressured to do according to the whistleblower complaint?
What was Dr. Bright pressured to do according to the whistleblower complaint?
What was the company with political connections mentioned in the whistleblower complaint?
What was the company with political connections mentioned in the whistleblower complaint?
What did the Department of Health and Human Services do in response to Dr. Bright's allegations?
What did the Department of Health and Human Services do in response to Dr. Bright's allegations?
Where can the full complaint of Dr. Bright be found?
Where can the full complaint of Dr. Bright be found?
Study Notes
Andrew Jackson's Presidency
- Military hero who took on the presidency amidst a populist insurgency in the 1820s-1830
- Aimed to free the country from established interests and return to Jeffersonian republicanism
- Known for his wild party in the White House on the day of his inauguration and his divisive leadership style
- Ran his administration through an unofficial "Kitchen Cabinet" of friends and allies
- Fired his entire Cabinet after the wives of his Cabinet members shunned Peggy Eaton, the wife of his Secretary of War
- Believer in states' rights, but also a stout nationalist with a tyrannical bent
- Unapologetic defender of slavery and main architect of Native American removal
- Had a deep suspicion of paper money and the banks that printed it, leading to an all-out attack on the Bank of the United States starting in 1832
- Dealt with the Nullification crisis by authorizing the use of military force to have a federal tariff enforced in South Carolina
Comparisons to Donald Trump
- Both had scandal-ridden administrations
- Both were known for their divisive leadership styles and ability to inspire devotion
- Both had a fixation on loyalty and surrounded themselves with people who put their relationship with them first
- Both had a tendency to attack their opponents and use insults and hyperbole to make their points
Donald Trump's Presidency
- Businessman and reality TV show host who became President with no political experience
- Known for his use of "truthful hyperbole" and his ability to make extravagant overstatements
- Had dubious relationships with people like David Duke, Vladimir Putin, and Rodrigo Duterte
- Was accused of sexual harassment and had a record of insulting various groups, including Mexicans, Muslims, and Blacks
- Fired competent figures, including Rex Tillerson, John Kelly, John Bolton, and James Mattis, due to his fixation on loyalty
- Clashed with experts and independent thinkers, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Rick Bright
- Threatened to deploy regular troops to quell unrest during the protests that followed the murder of George Floyd
- Was accused of pressuring Dr. Bright to send financially important contracts to a company with political connections to the Trump administration
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Explore the presidency of Andrew Jackson, a military hero who aimed to free the country from established interests and return to Jeffersonian republicanism.
