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Glossary

Introduction

The Jacksonian Era was defined by the issues that dominated the political arena. With the growing industrialization of the nation, the widening gap between the north and south, and the constant desire to expand westward, America was in a period of significant change. Andrew Jackson, as president, was an essential player in navigating these pivotal issues that characterized his America.

	Reinventing the Presidency Jackson forever changed the role of the American president, by moving beyond the political vision of the country's Founding Fathers.
	Indian Removal America's determination to possess lands inhabited by Indian nations resulted in the forced migration and death of thousands of Indians.
	The Corporations Nineteenth century America witnessed the rise of banks and corporations, two economic power structures that many saw as enemies to the common man.
	The Power of Women Beginning to participate in politics, American women were finding their voice in a country where they were often overlooked.
	What Does America Owe The Slaves? As ideological differences between the southern slave states and the northern free states swelled, slavery became a hotly contested and divisive issue.
	Was Andrew Jackson A Great President? Determined and often polarizing, Jackson was without a doubt an impactful president, but was he a great one?