Differing Views of Andrew Jackson 1 Which of

Differing Views of Andrew Jackson 1. Which of these pictures/cartoons portray Jackson in a positive light? (Choose three). How do you know? 2. Which of these pictures/cartoons portray Jackson in a negative light? (Choose three). How do you know? 3. Do you think the country became more or less democratic during Jackson’s presidency? Support your answer. Created by Mr. Johnson Presidential Term _______________________ Party _______________________ Political Opponents _______________________ Major Issues of His Presidency _______________________

“Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, in 1780 when a boy of 13, enlisted in the cause of his country and was taken prisoner by the British. Being ordered by an officer to clean his boots, Jackson indignantly refused and received a sword blow for his temerity. ”

“CAUCUS CURS in full YELL, or a WAR WHOOP, to saddle on the PEOPLE, a PAPPOOSE PRESIDENT. ”

Henry Clay Andrew Jackson

National bank Henry Clay Andrew Jackson

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Jackson Democratic party VP Van Buren

Upper classes Daniel Webster Military Veterans Andrew Jackson Nicholas Biddle Lower classes Martin Van Buren

(1837)

Whig political cartoon, 1837

“American Progress” by John Gast