USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Andrew Jackson was the seventh President of the United States from 1829 to 1837, seeking to act as the direct representative of the common man. More nearly than any of his predecessors, Andrew Jackson was elected by popular vote; as President he sought to act as the direct representative of the common man.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jackson was elected the seventh president of the United States in 1828. Known as the “people’s president, ” Jackson destroyed the Second Bank of the United States, founded the Democratic Party, supported individual liberty and instituted policies that resulted in the forced migration of Native Americans.

Detailed explanation-3: -A True Representative of “The People" His relationship with “the people” throughout his first term convinced him that he was the only elected official in the United States that represented all “the people.” As such, Jackson believed he had to use his office to carry out their will.

Detailed explanation-4: -His determination, combined with his willingness to suffer alongside his men, caused his men to come up with the nickname “Old Hickory."