Reply #48: I agree about Van Buren. The Trail of Tears happend during his term. [View All]

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As far as punishing Calhoun, it couldn't have possibly been punishment enough. I would count that as a high point of Jackson's presidency. That said, Calhoun was definitely an interesting figure. Complicated would be a good definition, as well.

But Jackson did broaden democracy bigtime, pushing expanded voting rights, esp. for those who owned no land (excepting blacks, Indians, and women of course).

I think my worst list would have Van Buren and Buchanan near the top, too.