Harriet Tubman
is an American champion and a symbol of freedom while Andrew Jackson is the
seventh president of the United States of America. Both individuals have a
legacy in the history of the United States. What is in question is the
magnitude of their accomplishments. The disparity makes it questionable as to
whether the supporters to substitute Andrew Jackson with Harriet Tubman on the
twenty dollar have put into account the magnitude of both of their legacies.

Andrew Jackson
impacted significantly to the heritage of his country.  For instance, he was the founder of the
Democratic Party which is one of the country’s most respected political
associations. It takes personal willingness and massive support from the public
domain for an individual to create a national party; this affirms his
dedication to the wellness of the United States residents. He also played a
crucial role in establishing America’s two-party regime which is a milestone in
the American politics. It is vivid since to date and two national parties
characterize the American political system.

On the other
hand, Harriet Tubman is considered one of the most celebrated American
abolitionists in history having led hundreds of slaves away from bondage.

Though a woman, she showed dedication and sheer determination which in no small
extent involved risking her own life for the sake of others. It is a rare
trait, and it made her an American heroine and a representation of freedom. She
publicly disregarded slave trade in the worst of environments since slave trade
was highly practiced during those times.

Andrew Jackson
valued the extermination of the American national debt, an action which is
rarely done by many in power. It is because most people in power opt to create
a good image for themselves by doing projects regardless of where they get
their funds. It exposes the nation to the likelihood of massive national debts.

Also, his belief that Government intermediation brought social injustices made
him support the ‘laissez-faire’ doctrine which entailed abstention by
Governments from meddling with the free market forces.

Harriet Tubman
was named “the most famous conductor of the underground railroad.” It is
because she risked her life freeing slaves. She organized for rail transport
which she used to transport freed slaves away from the slave zones. Regardless
of living in harsh conditions as a child which led to a fracture in her skull
that almost ended her life, she still bravely convinced herself of her
capability to help other people from bondage.

Andrew Jackson
demonized those who challenged his commands; this caused mixed reactions by
historians as some regarded him as a ruthless and self-centered leader while
others alleged that those were acts of strength and bravery. “Some of those
disciplined were Nicholas Biddle, the president of the bank of united state and
Cherokee Indian chief John Ross.” The mixed reactions raised concerns about the
credibility of his role as a President for all.

The act of
undergoing surgery without anesthetics drugs showed boldness and unequaled
courage by Harriet Tubman. It occurred in Massachusetts General Hospital where
Tubman opted to chew on a bullet as soldiers did during the civil war while
undergoing surgery regardless of the presence of a less painful option of
taking on anesthetics. The act proves that Tubman was a real warrior and was
capable of doing anything she deemed right for the good of others.

Harriet Tubman was
the first female to launch an attack in the civil war. It is an iconic break-in
since it led to the liberation of more than seven hundred slaves. More so, she
exhibited selflessness by working as a cook and a nurse during the civil war.

She used her knowledge of healing herbs to help injured soldiers to heal up
making her famous too. These acts were all directed to the betterment of
America and its people at large making Tubman an icon to reserve. She also
worked as a spy and a scout during the war.

“To admirers,
Andrew Jackson was a shining symbol of American accomplishments, the ultimate
individualist and democrat. To detractors he appears an early tyrant, the
closet we have yet come to an American Caesar” However, it is a common
phenomenon in the political arena that the person in power has supporters and
opponents at the same time.

Andrew Jackson
served as Judge, Senator and Congressman. He also gained recognition of the
1814 Major Generals in the war between the Creek Indians and the 1815 against
British, both of which he was successful. In fact, the victory against the
British he was celebrated as a hero.

Regardless of a miserable
financial capability, Harriet Tubman always helps those who need help. It is
allegedly driven by her early life which saw her experience suffering at the
hands of the enslavers. Later in her life, she donated her possessions to a
church, The African American Methodist Episcopal Zion Church to be a residence
for the elderly and the poor people. Her acts of generosity and open-handedness
are a vital ingredient of national heroism.

Andrew Jackson
showed persistence in his fight for democracy. He led an electoral vote in 1824
but lost to the then speaker Henry Clay. His campaigns in 1832 portrayed him as
a man of the people fighting against aristocracy and fraud making him defeat
John Adams. His persistence nature made him trounce Henry Clay in 1832.

In conclusion,
both Andrew Jackson and Harriet Tubman have significantly contributed to the
history of the United States. They have both been pioneers of affirmative
policies and actions worth rewarding. Andrew Jackson is the pioneer of the
national two-party system and The Democratic Party and Harriet Tubman being the
first woman to lead an assault in a civil war and being an icon of freedom. It
is worth taking into account that the supporters to replace Andrew Jackson read
his importance and his legacy in American history but also put into account
Harriet Tubman’s legacy.