Source B: Jackson vs. the Bank (Jackson vetoes the US Bank)
“Every man is equally entitled to protection by law; but when the laws undertake to add... artificial distinctions, to grant titles, gratuities, and exclusive privileges, to make the rich richer and the potent more powerful, the humble members of society--the farmers, mechanics, and laborers--who have neither the time nor the means of securing like favors to themselves, have a right to complain of the injustice of their government.”
-President Andrew Jackson, veto of national bank bill, July 10, 1832
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What is the topic?
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Answer: Why did Andrew Jackson dislike the 2nd Bank of the United States? Give at least one example from the passage to support your position.
Using your prior knowledge: “Explain how Jackson’s veto of the bank impacted the economy after he left office.”
