Andrew Jackson Pros And Cons

There was a time very long ago when Andrew Jackson and Thomas Jefferson were presidents. These two men were introduced into popularity through their careers. Some philosophers would argue whether these men could be considered “good” presidents. Both men had different up bringing’s and established their careers in separate ways as well. Thomas Jefferson got his start in the political aspect of life because his mother came from the Virginia Family and his father was known as a self -made man (Hofstadter, Richard, and Cristopher Lasch. "Chapter 2." The American Political Tradition and the Men Who Made It. New York: Vintage, 1973. 25). Andrew Jackson on the other hand was introduced into politics by gaining friendships with local merchants and …show more content…
He believed that education would provide stability and wisdom to the politics of common wealth, widen opportunities, and bring out natural talents from the common people that might not have been shown (Hofstadter, Richard, and Cristopher Lasch. "Chapter 2." The American Political Tradition and the Men Who Made It. New York: Vintage, 1973. 36.) The states’ rights were another important thing that Jefferson stood by. He was one who understood the idea of a balanced government, which meant that people should be checked. He disagreed with the federal government having more rights than the states’. Jefferson went on and designed a constitution for Virginia in 1776 that created a system known as checks and balances. This then went on to the creation of different houses of legislation. (Hofstadter, Richard, and Cristopher Lasch. "Chapter 2." The American Political Tradition and the Men Who Made It. New York: Vintage, 1973.38). The purchase of Louisiana was a major event that also occurred during this period. He wanted this piece of land for many reasons like security, and because his yeoman farmers would benefit from it. The Jeffersonian democracy also consisted of limited spending, and religious reforms that he strongly

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