Many people, Andrew Jackson, included, claimed that the bank was unconstitutional and was harmful to the American people. As president, Jackson actively worked against the Second Bank of the United States and vetoed the Bank Recharter Bill in 1832, which ultimately led to the Bank War of 1832.

In 1829 and again in 1830 Jackson made clear his constitutional objections and personal antagonism toward the bank. He believed it concentrated too much economic power in the hands of a small monied elite beyond the public’s control.

Andrew Jackson vetoed the bill re-chartering the Second Bank in July 1832 by arguing that in the form presented to him it was incompatible with “justice,” “sound policy” and the Constitution.

The Bank War, lasting from approximately 1832 to 1836, was a decisive political battle over the renewal of the Second Bank of the United States’ charter. Jackson vigorously opposed the bank and labelled it as a threat to the common man.

The economic Panic of 1837 led to widespread unemployment, economic depression, devaluing of cotton and paper money, and bank and financial failures. Surplus revenue was distributed to the states, and treasury notes were issued to help stave off a broadening of the crisis. …

Texas was appealing to Americans because it was not settled at all. It was very appealing to Americans since they get to spread their faith, and also conquer land. Many Americas disliked the Mexican government though, and because of that, they came and they really wanted the land, which is a sign of war brewing.

President Jackson

Jacksonian democracy was built on the principles of expanded suffrage, Manifest Destiny, patronage, strict constructionism, and laissez-faire economics. Tensions between Jackson and Vice President Calhoun over the Nullification Crisis eventually intensified in the infamous Petticoat Affair.

Although he was known as a man of the people, Jackson believed in and promoted slavery and took millions of acres of land from Native Americans. In spite of his popularity, his policies did little to improve the lives of working Americans. Jackson’s father died days before his birth.

He was the only U.S. President to be a veteran of both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Jackson was committed to remaining a Man of the People, representing and protecting the Common Man. He possessed a commanding presence, a strong will, and a personality that reflected his strength and decisiveness.