Using the Past - Andrew Jackson and the $20 Bill

One way we can use the past is to understand controversies of the present - and such is the case with Andrew Jackson and the $20 bill. In the past few years, there has been discussion about replacing Jackson with the portrait of Harriet Tubman, the famous leader of the Underground Railroad. However, that change may not come as soon as some hoped.

Should Andrew Jackson be replaced?  Check out some of the following articles to see what the arguments are for keeping him on the $20 or for removing him from the $20 bill.

The Worth of Andrew Jackson from Daniel Feller

Andrew Jackson Backers Don't Want Him Kicked Off the $20 Bill from Fortune

Evict Jackson from the $20 Bill from Bill John Baker

Harriett Tubman may not oust Andrew Jackson from the $20 bill from The Daily Intelligencer