Is Andrew Jackson really deserving of the level of contempt modern Americans hold for him?

by k_nasty

With all the talk about Harriet Tubman replacing Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill, I've been seeing nonstop posts online about how he deserves no place on American currency. That he was a genocidal maniac and that he didn't abide by the constitution in his use (or abuse) of his power as president.

I can't help but think that things are more complicated than that.

So what are some arguments for and against him deserving a place on our currency?

Irishfafnir

I did a brief pros and cons of Jackson's presidency, you can read it and judge for yourself.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/1q9fdm/do_you_consider_andrew_jackson_a_good_or_bad/