How Democratic Was Andrew Jackson Election of 1824

Document 1 �In the nation’s early years, only men who owned property or paid

Document 2 �People adored Andrew Jackson �He was the first president from west of

Document 3 � Jackson disliked the National Bank because of their strict policies of

Document 4 �Why does Jackson not like the Bank of the United States? �What

Document 5 �What argument in Webster’s reply used to show that Jackson’s attack on

Document 6 �Jackson favored the “spoils system” �Supporters of his election campaign were appointed

Document 7 �Jackson’s opponents though that he was just giving his buddies jobs �They

Removing Native Americans Andrew Jackson supported the white settlers’ demand for Native American land

Document 8 �Do you think Indian removal was a democratic act? �How could Jackson

The Cherokee Plea In 1830, Andrew Jackson pushed the Indian Removal Act � This

Document 9 � Why was Jackson able to ignore the Supreme Court’s decision? When

Trail of Tears � 1835 – Cherokees sign the Treaty of New Echota =

Document 10 � Was the Indian Removal democratic?

Document 11 � Does this change your opinion about Jackson’s treatment of Indians. Why

Nullification Crisis 1. Create a catchy slogan that connects to your views regarding nullification.

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How Democratic Was Andrew Jackson?

Election of 1824 and 1828

Document 1 �In the nation’s early years, only men who owned property or paid taxes could vote �By the 1820’s, almost all white males could vote �By 1828, all states except South Carolina let voters choose presidential electors

Andrew Jackson Inauguration

Document 2 �People adored Andrew Jackson �He was the first president from west of the Appalachian Mountains �Choose one phrase from this document to help you write your essay.

King Andrew Jackson?

Document 3 � Jackson disliked the National Bank because of their strict policies of borrowing money � Jackson vetoed the renewal of the Bank’s charter � Claimed that the National Bank was unconstitutional � Helped win him the election of 1832 � Opponents compared him to a bad king � He killed the National Bank before 1836 � What is the message of the cartoon?

Andrew Jackson Vetoes Bill

Document 4 �Why does Jackson not like the Bank of the United States? �What are advantages/disadvantages of the National Bank? �Bonus question: What current Presidential nominee is going after big banks?

Document 5

Document 5 �What argument in Webster’s reply used to show that Jackson’s attack on the bank was undemocratic? �Do you believe Andrew Jackson’s antibank policy is democratic? Why?

“Spoils System”

Document 6 �Jackson favored the “spoils system” �Supporters of his election campaign were appointed to government posts in place of existing officials. �Was the “spoils system” really a democratic tool?

Pendleton Act of 1833

Document 7 �Jackson’s opponents though that he was just giving his buddies jobs �They said that he was abusing his powers � 1833, Congress passed the Pendleton Act: established a competitive examination system for government jobs �Would Jackson supported this reform? �Were Jackson’s ideas regarding government appointments democratic?

Removing Native Americans Andrew Jackson supported the white settlers’ demand for Native American land � He wanted to move all Native Americans to the Great Plains �

Document 8 �Do you think Indian removal was a democratic act? �How could Jackson spin it to where he looks democratic?

The Cherokee Plea In 1830, Andrew Jackson pushed the Indian Removal Act � This law allowed the federal government to pay Native Americans and take away their land � The Cherokee refused to leave Georgia and actually assimilated to the culture � Worcester v. Georgia = Cherokee can establish own nation � Jackson ignored the decision �

Document 9 � Why was Jackson able to ignore the Supreme Court’s decision? When in history did the will of the majority deny basic rights to the minority? � Does a true democracy exist only when basic rights of all are protected? �

Trail of Tears � 1835 – Cherokees sign the Treaty of New Echota = Cherokees give up all land by 1838 Many Cherokees protested and even senators Daniel Webster and Henry Clay disagreed � By 1838 only 2, 000 Cherokees had moved west � In 1838, soldiers removed 15, 000 Cherokees from their land in North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee � 4, 000 Cherokees died on this trail west � https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=y. UILURVo. Phw&list=PLqfl 3__afv. Ea. Mcn-Ojr. Ivfm. T 6 Ix 5 Xfa. HV �

Document 10 � Was the Indian Removal democratic?

Document 11 � Does this change your opinion about Jackson’s treatment of Indians. Why or why not?

Nullification Crisis 1. Create a catchy slogan that connects to your views regarding nullification. 2. Create a form of propaganda to illustrate your views on nullification.