
Why was Davy Crockett king of the wild frontier?
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Davy Crockett's Moral Transformation and His Stand Against Andrew Jackson's Policies
This chapter explores how Davy Crockett's opposition to President Andrew Jackson's Indian removal policies led to his downfall as a congressman and his decision to self-banish to Texas. It also touches on his participation in the massacre of an Indian village and his iconic image as the king of the wild frontier.
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