Based on what President Jackson did value, what do you think was his problem with a country covered with forests?

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Dorian Allison

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23 March, 09:14

Based on what President Jackson did value, what do you think was his problem with a country covered with forests?

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Lorelai · Answer 1

This question refers to the message of "On Indian Removal" which President Andrew Jackson gave to Congress in 1830. In this message, Jackson says:

"What good man would prefer a country covered with forests and ranged by a few thousand savages to our extensive Republic‚ studded with cities‚ towns‚ and prosperous farms embellished with all the improvements which art can devise or industry execute‚ occupied by more than 12‚ 000‚ 000 happy people‚ and filled with all the blessings of liberty‚ civilization and religion?"

This shows that Jackson does not want a country that is completely covered with forests. President Jackson finds it difficult to believe that anyone would chose to have forests as opposed to cities and development. This is because Jackson values what he calls "civilization." He believes that cities, towns and farms provide more comfort and safety to humans. Because of this, he thinks that liberty, civilization and religion are necessary for human happiness, and that taming nature is a necessary step to improving conditions for all people.