I believe it is evident to acknowledge the similarities between Trump and Andrew Jackson by the actions seen today. The fascination that Trump has towards Andrew Jacksons ideology is the emulation in the actions towards others that do not hold any value to Andrew Jackson and Trumps sense of righteousness. For one thing, the unacknowledged existence or value of individuals and communities that perhaps do not look, speak, and think like Andrew Jackson and Trump continues to be seen in current events. One of many examples written in history is referenced in the article, the Indian Removal Act. An act of removal of the natural owners of the land, that was everything but peaceful and voluntary. This was a round-up of American Indians taken by force to be dislocated for the literal invasion and seizure of their land. Andrew Jacksons grandiose sense of character justified the removal and the catastrophic deaths of thousands of Native Americans. It is regrettably to say that this type of legacy or respon
se towards different is in the core of the fundamental narcissistic way of thought and continues to be played out by Trump.
In like manner the entitlement that Andrew Jackson believed, it too was met with great resistance. In the article, one method that the Cherokee resisted was by adopting the settlers practices yet honoring and preserving the Cherokee language. Interesting enough the resistance by the Cherokee and other Native Americans is very much reflected in a different but similar resistance led by Emiliano Zapata. In Indian Givers (Chapter 9: Red Sticks and Revolution), Emiliano Zapatas revolutionary movement emphasizes the importance of regaining the land from the oppression of dictators and the so-called elite. Emiliano Zapata was able to organize and unify the campesinos, for general justice and right of ownership of their own land. This struggle allowed for the unification of the culture and ethic connection to become a force that empowered the campesinos to confront the white elite.