Question

Suppose you had lived during the time period of the 1828 election. Would you have voted for Andrew Jackson?

1. Write a well-constructed essay supporting either Andrew Jackson or the re-election of John Quincy Adams.
Keep the following points in mind as you write your essay:
• Determine your position and plan your essay by listing the reasons for it.
• Be sure you back up your position with clearly stated reasons. Use at least one primary source.
• Read your essay aloud to be sure that it makes sense.
• Check your grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Answer 1

In short- no. He imposed some very unfair tariffs on the southern states, making it very hard to live, most of what he did were things that lead up to the civil war. But in this case, I suggest you do your research and do the essay, but I can tell you what he did. He inposed unfair tariffs on forgein goods, making them the same (expensive) prices on domestic goods, made in the north. In retaliation, South Carolina seceded, and used military action against them. He also made the federal reserve a thing I think. 

Answer 2

The election of 1828 saw Andrew Jackson against John Quincy Adams. If I had been able to vote, I would have only known about events that had taken place before the election, such as the fact that Jackson's character was questionable. He had owned, bought and sold slaves, and had been known to be unkind to them. He was also responsible for various massacres in Indian villages and for executing army deserters. These would all be reasons why I would not have voted for Andrew Jackson.