Which president, nicknamed for the 'common man,' opposed the National Bank and supported Indian removal?

• A. Thomas Jefferson
• B. Andrew Jackson
• C. James Madison
• D. John Adams

Answer: (B)

Andrew Jackson’s presidency centered on a populist image of defending everyday people, while his policies reflected two hallmark moves: opposition to the National Bank and support for removing Native American tribes from their homelands. He argued the Bank concentrated power and favored elites, vetoing its charter and pushing federal funds into state banks, a move that mobilized support among farmers and laborers who felt sidelined by elite financial institutions. At the same time, he championed moving Native American nations west of the Mississippi through the Indian Removal Act, which led to forced relocations such as the Trail of Tears. These combined positions—populist appeal, Bank opposition, and removal policy—point to Andrew Jackson as the best fit.