The cartoon portrays President Jackson as a king because some felt he had used his power inappropriately in vetoing legislation to recharter the Bank. This imagery suggests that his actions were autocratic and reminiscent of a monarchy, reflecting concerns that he was overstepping the bounds of presidential authority.
Use the cartoon to answer the question. Why does the cartoon, from the Bank War in 1832, portray President Jackson as a king? (1 point) Responses Many people felt he was motivated by his own wealth. Many people felt he was motivated by his own wealth. Some felt he had used his power inappropriately in vetoing legislation to recharter the Bank. Some felt he had used his power inappropriately in vetoing legislation to recharter the Bank. Some felt there remained questions about the legitimacy of the election that put him into office. Some felt there remained questions about the legitimacy of the election that put him into office. Many people believed that his anti-Bank stance was to serve the interests of aristocrats.
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