Question

1. what qualities does the song suggest would make jackson a good president?

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the hunters of kentucky
hail gentlemen and ladies fair,
that grace this famous city,
come listen, if youve time to spare
while i rehearse this ditty.
and for the opportunity
consider yourself lucky,
it is not often that you see
a hunter from kentucky.
now, you all did read in the public prints
how pokenham english general attempted
to make our hickory jackson wince,
as soon his scheme repented.
but jackson, he was wide awake,
and he wasnt scared of trifles things of little importance;
well he knew what aim wed take
with our kentucky rifles.
well, a bank was raised to hide our breast,
not that we thought of dying,
but that we always like to rest
unless the game is flying.
behind it stood our little band,
none wished it to be greater.
every man was half a horse,
and half an alligator.
well, the british found twas vain to fight,
where lead was all the booty,
and so they wisely took to flight,
and left us all this beauty.
so, if danger eer annoys,
remember what our trade is.
send for us kentucky boys,
and well protect ye ladies.

Explanation:

1. From "Jackson, he was wide awake, And he wasn’t scared of trifles", we see he is alert and unafraid of minor issues.
2. "Well he knew what aim we’d take With our Kentucky rifles" shows his military knowledge/strategic ability.
3. "Every man was half a horse, And half an alligator" (referring to his band, reflecting his leadership) and the British fleeing from him imply bravery and combat effectiveness. Also, the song presents him as a defender (will "protect ye ladies") and a capable leader in battle, suggesting qualities like courage, alertness, strategic acumen, and leadership.

Answer:

The song suggests qualities like alertness (from "Jackson, he was wide awake"), fearlessness toward trivial matters (from "wasn’t scared of trifles"), military/strategic knowledge (from "knew what aim we’d take With our Kentucky rifles"), bravery in combat (implied by the British fleeing from him), and leadership (his band’s readiness, and the idea he can protect others). He is also portrayed as a capable defender (will "protect ye ladies") and someone with the courage to face challenges (shown in the battle against the British).