Andrew Jackson

Definition

Andrew Jackson was the seventh President of the United States (1829–1837). He is known for his strong leadership style, his role in the Indian Removal Act, and for being a symbol of the "common man."

Related terms

Indian Removal Act: A law passed in 1830 that forced many Native American nations to move west of the Mississippi River.

Jacksonian Democracy: The political movement during the Second Party System toward greater democracy for the common man symbolized by American politician Andrew Jackson and his supporters.

Spoils System: A practice where a political party, after winning an election, gives government jobs to its voters as a reward for working toward victory.