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What were some of Andrew Jackson's strengths, and what were some of his weaknesses?

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Strengths: had veto power, nullification crisis (couldn’t secede or would send troops), spoils system (encouraged rotation in office to prevent corruption in gov) fearless, brave, defends common man, age of common man....

Weaknesses: Didn't charter 2nd national bank, divided us funds into state and local banks-specie circulator (only pay in hard currency, Indian removal act: supreme court ruled that Cherokee Indians could stay where they were, Jackson made them move out- trial of tears(4,000 Indians killed-harsh conditions), stubborn- didn’t listen to others advice