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Uncover the controversial, suppressed history of American banking, revealing compelling arguments that big financial institutions challenged Andrew Jackson, influenced Abraham Lincoln's demise, and played a significant role in instigating the Civil War. This deep dive explores a hidden financial dimension behind pivotal moments in US history.

Andrew Jackson's ideology, known as Jacksonian Democracy, championed the "common man" and sought to limit the influence of perceived aristocratic elites. It emphasized expanding presidential power to act on behalf of the people, fiercely opposing institutions like the Second Bank of the United States. His beliefs underscored a vision of democratic governance focused on popular sovereignty and a strong, unified nation, albeit often at the expense of minority rights, as seen in his stance on Indian Removal.