1. As a result, Jackson earned yet another nickname
As a result, Jackson earned yet another nickname. His opponents called him “King Andrew”, fearing Jackson’s intentions of strengthening the powers of the presidency.

2. The Spoils System
Upon assuming the Presidency, Jackson fired over 200 government workers and replaced them with his own Democratic supporters.
A supporter of Jackson’s replied to criticism of the president by stating, “To the victor belong the spoils.”
Spoils system – practice of rewarding supporters with government jobs

3. Jackson appointed some of his most dedicated supporters with jobs within his Cabinet, although few of them were qualified for the job.
Instead of relying on his Cabinet for advice, Jackson relied on a small group of unofficial advisors known as the “kitchen cabinet”
since Jackson frequently met with them in the White House kitchen.

4. The Bank War
Jackson believed that the Bank of the United States had too much power and served the needs of the rich over those of average Americans.
For example, the Bank of the United States had the ability to limit the amount of money state banks were allowed to lend to small business owners such as farmers and merchants.
Jackson felt particular anger towards the bank’s president, Nicolas Biddle.

5. Jackson fights the Bank in 1832 (1833 print)
It turns out that Clay, Webster and Biddle underestimated Jackson’s popularity.
Jackson defeated Clay in the election of 1832.
Jackson also succeeded in destroying the Bank of the United States by having it shut down in 1836.
Jackson fights the Bank in 1832 (1833 print)

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