President Jackson refers to Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States from 1829 to 1837. He was known for his populist style and policies such as expanding voting rights and opposing the national bank.
Related terms
Nullification Crisis: This term refers to the conflict between President Jackson and South Carolina over the state's attempt to nullify federal tariffs in 1832.
Indian Removal Act: This term refers to the law signed by President Jackson in 1830, which forcibly relocated Native American tribes from their ancestral lands to territories west of the Mississippi River.
Spoils System: This term refers to President Jackson's practice of awarding government positions based on political loyalty rather than qualifications.