Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson Is Pedigree Important in

Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson Is Pedigree Important in the Making of a Leader? Andrew Jackson was: Unsophisticated ▪ Horse racing, card playing Uncivilized ▪ Indian fighter, dueler Self-educated ▪ Read law books and passed NC bar exam

Democratic-Republicans Democratic-Republican Party separates Jackson represented the “Common Man” Adams represented a group of privileged, wealthy Easterners Two Parties are created Jackson = Democrats Adams = National Republicans

Election of 1828 Andrew Jackson vs. John Q. Adams Bitter Campaign Personal Attacks ▪ Adams attacks Jackson’s wife and mother ▪ Wife, Rachel – accused of being bigamist; dies shortly after reading a castigating election pamphlet about husband ▪ Mother, Elizabeth – “COMMON PROSTITUTE” ▪ Jackson attacks Adams ▪ Gambling in the White House ▪ Procurer for the Russian Czar http: //www. pbs. org/kcet/andrewjackson/video/

Jacksonian Democracy Opposed control of the government by the wealthy Looked out for the interests of the common people Promoted the concept of majority rule

Election of 1828

Jackson Wins… Victory for the common people Put an end to the idea that the government should be controlled by an educated elite The common people would be governed by one of their own

Inauguration Day March 4, 1829 A Party for the People or What Happens when the Country Cousins Show Up http: //www. pbs. org/kcet/andrewjackson/video/

Inauguration Day – Beginning

Inauguration Day - End

New Political Era Government reform Jackson replaced many government officials with his supporters Spoils system – giving government jobs to political backers Faced three major issues The status of Native Americans The rights of the States The role of the Bank of the United States http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=ny. Fhn. Zi 8 e. UA

Jackson Timeline Activity Create a timeline 'ladder' of Andrew Jackson. You must have 10 significant dates that cover both his personal and professional life. Title the project, "Climb the Ladder with Andrew Jackson. " You must complete the following: Project must be colored Include at least four drawings/images to accompany your timeline