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1. Andrew Jackson was a complicated and complex leader. He made many
enemies and caused many controversies during his time in office (Battle of New
Orleans, Raid on Indians in Florida under Monroe, Indian Removal Act,
Killing the Bank, Tariff controversy, Van Burn Disagreement). In your
opinion, which of these events will Jackson most be remembered for and why?
Use evidence from the text or prior lessons to support your answer.
Answer
Andrew Jackson will most likely be remembered for the Indian Removal Act, as it had the most far-reaching and long-lasting consequences. The Act forcibly relocated thousands of Native Americans from their ancestral homelands in the southeastern United States to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) in the 1830s, resulting in the Trail of Tears and the displacement of many Native American tribes. This event has had a lasting impact on the history of the United States and is a reminder of the injustices inflicted upon Native Americans.