Quotes About Jackson

Jackson's thinking shaped his Indian removal policy as president. He argued that Indians should not be treated as sovereign nations with special claims on the public domain, but as a dependent class.

even beyond class issues, Jackson's candidacy changed the nature of democratic politics. One political commentator noted that Jackson's reign ushered in the "game of brag.

In his deathbed delirium, Jackson had cried out, "Order A.P. Hill to prepare for action . . . Pass the infantry to the front." These laurels were richly deserved, for Hill was inseparable from Jackson's string of victories. He effected a system of command and discipline within his division which made it a model within the Army of Northern Virginia. His emphasis on speed led it to become known as the "Light Division," despite its large size (six brigades).