The Presidency of Thomas Jefferson

The presidency of thomas jefferson on march 4,1801, when he was inaugurated as the third president of the united states, and ended on march 4, 1809. Thomas jefferson accomplished many things during his presidency, including writing the declaration of independence. The declaration of independence has helped in numerous national declaration.jefferson drafted the virginia statute for religious freedom. He was all for the first amendment. The draft guaranteed freedom of religion to people of all religious faiths. Another accomplishment is that he served as the president of the united states.

He was tied with aaron burr, and the house chose him.

Andrew Jackson began on march 4, 1829 and ended in march 1837. As well as jefferson, jackson also had accomplishments. He successfully led the U.S. forces in the creek war against Native Americans, jackson handed crushing defeat to the british at the battle of new orleans, he also was the main founder of the modern democratic party.

During the presidency of thomas jefferson, along with his accomplishments, faced challenges. As we know jefferson was a democratic republican which disadvantaged him in court because many judges were federalist. Another issue is was our relationship with other countries. Britain and france were at war. Neither country wanted to trade with each other which interfered with our trade. Jefferson had moral conflict regarding louisiana purchase.

Andrew jackson faced an obstacle that was political. The whig party had awoken when jackson vetoed the bank of united states in 1833. Another obstacle was when john marshall declared the indian removal act unconstitutional, and jackson ignored it. Finally, was when he broke out state rights movement in south carolina.

Jefferson and jackson have similar political view which can probably be shown in the ways they handled their situations. They made very valid points. Yes, they’re not able differences, they also had similar opinions on relations with economics. Both strongly opposed united states bank and agreed on state banks.

Which president was more successful in my opinion? In my opinion i think jefferson was the better president. He was more learned, more people helping with native americans, and more sense with money. Jefferson was able to cut the national debt and cut taxes at the same time, though the embargo was a disaster for trade which was the source for most federal income at the time."

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