JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACY 1825 1850
PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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It led to the invasion of Canada by American forces
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it inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner
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it ended the American Revolutionary War
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it made Jackson a hero because he protected the Mississippi River from the British
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Detailed explanation-1: -Jackson’s string of military success, despite the obstacles he faced, the poor results of other military leaders during the War of 1812 and his stunning victory at New Orleans made him a celebrated national hero, revered above all others except George Washington.
Detailed explanation-2: -But it was his unexpected victory at the Battle of New Orleans in early 1815 that thrust Jackson into both the public consciousness and history. He became the “Hero of New Orleans, ” a national symbol of an emerging American empire. It has been said that societies often create the mythic symbols they need.
Detailed explanation-3: -The American victory in the Gulf region forced the British to recognize United States claims to Louisiana and West Florida and to ratify the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the war. The Battle of New Orleans also marked the state’s political incorporation into the Union.