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What did Andrew Jackson do?

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Brief summary of some major events:

War-hero and General from The War of 1812
Elected president in 1828, reelected in 1832
Dramatically reduced the national debt, almost eliminating it
Established the "spoils system" meaning the incoming president would replace staff with those of their own party.
Ended the Bank of the United States by vetoing a bill to renew its charter, as well as withdrawing funds
Stopped South Carolina from Seceding
On a more controversial note, he helped in the forced migration of Native Americans from the east to the west which occurred soon after he left office.

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