The Legacy Of Andrew Jackson - 1086 Words

Introduction Some Americans accused President Andrew Jackson him of using absolute control to redistribute wealth after his veto of the National Bank. Others saw the act as an act of patriotism defending the state from a corrupt system that only favoured the rich . However, after the devastation of colonial taxation, taxation by the government not only became a sore spot for many Americans but also a lesson to monitor the actions of the government. Andrew Jackson was an accomplished and educated man he was a lawyer, general, and slaveholder making him a knowledgeable man of the rule of law and the devastations of war when it is not upheld. This bank was designed to stabilize the American economy, but also have a hefty profit for†¦show more content†¦Lastly, Jackson illustrates his compassion for the state as the whole and his dedication to reaching the greatest good for the greatest amount of people. Love of the constitution Guided by the opinion of constitution, Jackson had a genuine desire to discharge faithfully the duties and responsibilities of his post. Jackson uses the constitution to examine the authority of congress and remind them that the bank would be unauthorized under the constitution. In the speech he announces that congress only has exclusive power to grant monopolies or privileges to promote progress of science and useful arts. Furthermore, it appears that Jackson is using this speech to put congress in its place and remind everyone in congress what principles this state was founded on. His statement â€Å"Liberty and Union will be preserved† best exemplifies this . It is short and simple, but reminds congress of the power he holds and is willing to use to preserve the state. Jackson’s word choice in the speech calls on those that he is addressing to question their values. His use of â€Å"wisdom†, â€Å"proper†, â€Å"constitution† , forces congress into a dilemma where if they wish to continue to support the bill for the bank they appear to the public to lack wisdom, are improper, and are against the constitution of the state. Consequently, this tactic