Andrew Jackson Presidency

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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?

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The law was repealed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?

Lawyer

Military hero (correct)

Businessman

Politician

Who is proposed to replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill?

Harriet Tubman Signup and view all the answers

What was Andrew Jackson's aim as the President of the United States?

To return the country to Jeffersonian republicanism Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable aspect of Donald Trump's presidency?

Scandal-ridden administration Signup and view all the answers

How did Andrew Jackson run his administration?

Through an unofficial 'Kitchen Cabinet' Signup and view all the answers

What was Paul Manafort indicted for?

12 counts of tax evasion, money laundering, and conspiracy Signup and view all the answers

What was Donald Trump's profession before entering politics?

Businessman and reality TV host Signup and view all the answers

What was Andrew Jackson's approach to leadership?

Divisive and hot-headed Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable characteristic of Donald Trump's rhetoric?

Rhetorical command of truthful hyperbole Signup and view all the answers

Why did Andrew Jackson fire his cabinet members?

Due to the shunning of Peggy Eaton by their wives Signup and view all the answers

What is a criticism leveled against Donald Trump?

Insults and sexual harassment Signup and view all the answers

What was Andrew Jackson's stance on states' rights?

He was a stout nationalist with a tyrannical bent Signup and view all the answers

What was Andrew Jackson's policy on the Bank of the United States?

He launched an all-out attack on the Bank of the United States Signup and view all the answers

How did Andrew Jackson respond to the Nullification crisis?

He became infuriated and quickly dealt with the issue Signup and view all the answers

What term does Donald Trump use to describe his rhetorical tool?

Truthful hyperbole Signup and view all the answers

What type of hyperbole does Trump use to describe himself and his plans?

Positive hyperbole Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of Duterte's campaign against drug users and dealers in the Philippines?

More than 7,000 deaths Signup and view all the answers

What did Trump tell Duterte about his work on the drug problem?

I just wanted to congratulate you Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Trump's administration, similar to Andrew Jackson's?

A brand of loyalty Signup and view all the answers

Why do Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner hold top White House positions?

Because of their relationship with Trump Signup and view all the answers

What happened during Trump's first Cabinet meeting?

A litany of fawning complements Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of hyperbole, by definition?

It is not true Signup and view all the answers

What drives Trump's suspicion towards experts and independent thinkers?

His fixation on loyalty Signup and view all the answers

Who was the head of the Health and Human Services' Biomedical Research and Development Authority?

Dr. Rick Bright Signup and view all the answers

What did Trump suggest could cure Covid-19 in late April 2020?

Injecting disinfectants Signup and view all the answers

Who served as White House head of communications for a brief period?

Anthony Scaramucci Signup and view all the answers

What did Dr. Anthony Fauci serve under?

Four different presidents Signup and view all the answers

What did Trump retweet that included the hashtag?

#FireFauci Signup and view all the answers

Who avoided contradicting Trump when he suggested injecting disinfectants?

Deborak Birx Signup and view all the answers

What is the way to keep your job, according to Anthony Scaramucci?

Out-loyal everyone else Signup and view all the answers

What was the event that led to the protests in May 2020?

The murder of George Floyd Signup and view all the answers

Who threatened to deploy regular troops to quell the unrest?

Donald Trump Signup and view all the answers

What was the concern about Donald Trump's move to deploy troops?

It was a breach of the President's constitutional oath Signup and view all the answers

Who distanced himself from Donald Trump's threats?

The President's current Secretary of Defense Signup and view all the answers

What was Dr. Bright pressured to do according to the whistleblower complaint?

Send important contracts to a company with political connections Signup and view all the answers

What was the company with political connections mentioned in the whistleblower complaint?

Aeolus Pharmaceuticals Signup and view all the answers

What did the Department of Health and Human Services do in response to Dr. Bright's allegations?

Denied Dr. Bright's allegations Signup and view all the answers

Where can the full complaint of Dr. Bright be found?

The CNN website Signup and view all the answers

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.