Andrew Jackson's Role In The Indian Removal Act

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Andrew Jackson was born in North and South Carolina, in poverty, and did not grow up with his family. Both his parents died, his father after his birth, and his mom after coming back from the Revolutionary War, which he enlisted at only 13 years of age. In all, he had a rough childhood. Later in his life, Andrew Jackson was a bit of a troublemaker but by the age of 17 his discipline improved and in 1824 Jackson ran for president and ended up winning the election. During Andrew Jacksons’ presidency, he was corrupt and overstepped his job as president, many people considered Andrew Jackson a villain, a villain is a cruel and overpowering person which Jackson is considered.

Andrew Jackson is a villain for his role in the Indian Removal Act. Section