So, I'm kicking an idea around and I'd love some help spitballing.
So, what would be the impact of Andrew Jackson dying in a failed attempt to hold off the British in the Battle of New Orleans?
I was thinking that the British might set their allies the Native Americans up with their own nation, creating a block to westward expansion for the American states, for one thing.
Jackson's later years, after the battle, are full of some pretty direct, decisive actions against the indians, not to mention his terms as president, which set the foundation for our very strong executive today. Without him, we might have a much weaker presidency.
But what am I missing? What would spin out from this change?
So, what would be the impact of Andrew Jackson dying in a failed attempt to hold off the British in the Battle of New Orleans?
I was thinking that the British might set their allies the Native Americans up with their own nation, creating a block to westward expansion for the American states, for one thing.
Jackson's later years, after the battle, are full of some pretty direct, decisive actions against the indians, not to mention his terms as president, which set the foundation for our very strong executive today. Without him, we might have a much weaker presidency.
But what am I missing? What would spin out from this change?