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Andrew Jackson Was Involved In Various Slave-Related Controversies

Andrew Jackson’s relationship with his slaves can best be described as bi-polar. Jackson realized he was running a business and would provide his slaves with amenities that many slave owners would not think of offering. He gave his slaves knives and guns so they could hunt for food and was known for providing them with money to buy items at the market.

He also provided them with housing and allowed his female slaves to have children. However, he was also known to whip slaves if their offensives were severe and he would offer bounties on slaves who attempted to escape his ownership. At the time of his death, Jackson owned upwards of 150 slaves and he did not choose to free them in his last will and testament.