Question 2: Choose the president who you believe was the most influential during the decades between 1820 –1860 and provide three explanations to justify your response. What makes a president great? Well, one can argue many things. But, some crucial attributes that a president needs, are integrity, directness and honesty. A person that plans to lead an entire nation must be someone that the people of the nation can trust. Because for the succeeding one or two terms, the fate of a nation is placed in the hands of that president. A good leader is someone who can hold himself and others accountable for the future of the nation. As a progressive country, we've had our share of poor presidents. Presidents who promise and don’t deliver, and some who make decisions that may not be beneficial for the people. But, to be fair, we've also had our portion of exceptional leaders. Leaders who have been focused and…show more content… A year after his brother's death, Andrew Jackson was motivated to join a local militia. While in the militia, Jackson was getting the proper training that was required for battle. At only thirteen years of age, Jackson was already getting a feel for military action. However, in 1781, Andrew Jackson and his elder brother were captured and held prisoners by British soldiers. While imprisoned, both Jackson and his brother fell ill due to improper care and negligence. In fact, they fell so ill, that both kids contracted smallpox inside the prison. Later, Jackson's mom secured both of her son's liberties. But, Robert was in such poor condition, that he departed just a few days after his freedom. Soon after, Jackson's mom died from disease and left Andrew to fend for himself. Andrew was now an orphan, but as a result of poverty and the dreadful living conditions, Jackson was determined to become someone of high stature among the American
