Andrew Jackson's Presidency

Grade 745 min

aligned to Discuss The Election Of Andrew Jackson As President In 1828, The Importance Of Jacksonian Democracy, And His Actions As President (e.g., The Spoils System, Veto Of The National Bank, Policy Of Indian Removal, Opposition To The Supreme Court).

Learning Objective

I can explain the significance of Andrew Jackson's election in 1828 and how it reflects the principles of Jacksonian democracy.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

History vs. Andrew Jackson - James Fester

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Practice

14 min

12 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œExplain how Andrew Jackson's election in 1828 represented a shift towards Jacksonian democracy. What specific principles of this democracy were evident in his election? Discuss the significance of Jacksonian democracy in the context of Andrew Jackson's presidency. How did his actions as president reflect the ideals associated with this political movement? ”

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