Andrew Jackson has remained an enigma in American history. Where previous Presidents had
Either come from the Virginia dynasty or were named Adams, Jackson was from the west. His
Early life was controversial, as demonstrated by his marriage to Rachel Donelson Robards. At the
Time of their marriage, she was still married to her first husband. Jackson's devotion to his wife
Led to many confrontations, some of them deadly. He despised the abuse of power by Thomas
Jefferson as President when he authorized the embargo prohibiting trade with European nations.
He saw the personal ambitions of Aaron Burr and James Wilkinson as threats to the union. As a
Military commander, Jackson demonstrated his independent nature by marching his troops to the
Sound of the guns and disregarding the orders of Secretary of War John Armstrong. It was a bold
Move that earned Jackson glory at the battle of New Orleans, even though the War of 1812 had
Ended. A few years later, leading an......
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