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Dec 7, 2009 · A biography of America's seventh president, ANDREW JACKSON: GOOD, EVIL AND THE PRESIDENCY explores whether Americans should celebrate Jackson or apologize fo...
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Jan 2, 2008 · Andrew Jackson: Good, Evil and the Presidency. The complicated personality of America's seventh president is explored in detail in this two hour PBS documentary, leaving the viewer to decide whether the man should be celebrated for his achievements or condemned for his ignorance and savagery.
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- Documentary, Biography
- Carl Byker, Mitch Wilson
- 2008-01-02
Mar 15, 2015 · His presidency was not without its praiseworthy moments, but he had more than his share of shameful acts; and some of them taint his legacy to this day. He has been admired and hated by generations of Americans; and continues to excite controversy today. One thing both sides agree on, though - the man was extremely interesting.
- Jeffrey Sparks
- Introduction
- Jackson’s Difference from Other Presidents and His “Common Man” Identity
- Jackson’s Treatment of Native Americans
- Jackson’s Legacy
- Issues of Jacksonian America and Their Connection with Modern America
- Conclusion
- Reference
Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States, serving his two terms from 1829 to 1837. He was a controversial president, described by his biographer, James Parton, as “a democratic autocrat, an urbane savage, an atrocious saint” (as cited in Wilson & Byker, 2008, 113:46). This paper aims to discuss the most significant moments of J...
Andrew Jackson was different from other presidents mainly by his background. He came from an ordinary family and made his way up to the presidency. He was a soldier who managed to become a general and helped the US to win the Battle of New Orleans, and this victory made him a national hero. His personality appealed to common people because they cou...
Jackson was unfair toward Native Americans, whom he first cruelly defeated in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend and then banished from their lands on the east of the Mississippi to the west of the Mississippi. These actions were aimed to clear the land so that American immigrants could live there. To remove Native Americans from the east of the Mississi...
As was mentioned, Jackson subverted the established policy regarding the power to regulate Indian nations. According to the policy that had existed before the adoption of the Indian Removal Act, only the US federal government could deal with issues with Indian nations, but state governments did not possess such authority. The Act of 1830 violated t...
Jackson’s presidency revealed several racial, class, economic, and regional issues existing in America, and some of them are still relevant. For example, Jackson was a racist president, who was convinced that whites were superior to both African Americans and American Indians. The issue of racial discrimination is still present in modern America, w...
To sum up, Andrew Jackson’s presidency was marked with a lot of controversies. He was a democrat for whites but an autocrat for Native Americans and African Americans. His presidency was darkened by the fact that he made his fortune by owning slaves and made thousands of Indians leave their homes. Many problems that existed in the Jacksonian era ar...
Wilson, M., & Byker, C. (2008). Andrew Jackson: Good, evil and the presidency[Film]. Red Hill Productions.
Oct 19, 2017 · Andrew Jackson Good Evil & The Presidency PBS Documentary. Crystal Moore. 937 subscribers. Subscribed. 42. 12K views 6 years ago.
Highlights from Andrew Jackson--Good, Evil and The Presidency, originally airing on National PBS Television. This show examined the life of President Andrew Jackson, narrated by Martin Sheen, using historical re-creations and scenic footage. Co-director and Cinematographer Mitch Wilson. Shot on Super-16mm film.
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- Mitch Wilson
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Jan 15, 2008 · Product Description. This biography explores whether Americans should celebrate Jackson or apologize for him. The program reveals the world of Americas 7th president, who boldly founded the Democratic Party yet was viewed by his enemies as an American Napoleon.
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