andrew jackson the tyrant

Andrew Jackson the tyrant “I cannot be intimidated from doing that which my judgment and conscience tell me is right by any earthly power.” This quote by Jackson underlies the fact the he was a selfish, tyrannical ruler. He did not make decisions based on the interests of the whole nation but on his own personal benefit, in search of self- achievement. Although he was portrayed or possibly manipulated the citizens to believe that he …

…that may have affected him positively but affected the rest of the United States in a negative way; which was unbelievably selfish. He left the nation with confusion and failures instead of contributing to it, achievements. Jackson once said, “I know what I am fit for. I can command a body of men in a rough way; but I am not fit to be President.” I do not think he realized how right he was.