President Andrew Jackson refers to the seventh president of the United States who served from 1829 to 1837. He was known for his populist policies and expansion of executive power.
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Nullification Crisis: Refers to the political crisis during Jackson's presidency when South Carolina attempted to nullify federal tariffs, leading to a standoff between state and federal authority.
Indian Removal Act: This act signed by Jackson in 1830 authorized the forced relocation of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States, resulting in the tragic Trail of Tears.
Bank War: The Bank War occurred during Jackson's presidency and referred to his campaign against the Second Bank of the United States, which he believed had too much influence over economic policy.