The destruction of our state governments or the annihilation of their control over the local concerns of the people would lead directly to revolution and anarchy, and finally to despotism and military domination. In proportion, therefore, as the general government encroaches upon the rights of the states, in the same proportion does it impair its own power and detract from its ability to fulfill the purposes of its creation.

Andrew Jackson

Second Inaugural Address of Andrew Jackson

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Excessive federal power Federalism American politics

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Andrew Jackson

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Second Inaugural Address of Andrew Jackson Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

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Political speech

Language

English

Time

1833 1830s 19th century

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American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Citation

Jackson, Andrew. "Second Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1833, House Chamber, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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