Andrew Jackson & the Second Bank of the United States

Andrew Jackson & the Second Bank of the United States

Veto:

Andrew Jackson's veto of the charter of the Second Bank of the U.S set off a firestorm of protests. Many newspapers, especially in the East, vigorously opposed Jackson's action. It is no coincidence that those newspapers happened to be owned by some of the wealthiest people in the U.S who benefited most from the bank.

Political Cartoons:

Thus, while there are few cartoons from this period supporting Andrew Jackson's battle against the Second Bank of the U.S, there are many criticizing him. On this page are two cartoons commenting on Jackson and the Bank.

Analyze the following Political Cartoons

Answer the following questions based on the cartoons

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Multiple Choice

Is this cartoon in favor or against President Jackson?

• in favor

• against

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How do you know?

Multiple Choice

Is this cartoon in favor or against President Jackson?

• in favor

• against

Open Ended

How do you know?

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How does this cartoon use size to make its statement? What other symbols does it use?

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What symbols does this cartoon use?

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Why would this cartoon stir more emotion in Jackson's day than it does today?

Multiple Choice

Where would this cartoon be more popular?

• Eastern Lawyers

• West Farmers

Multiple Choice

Where would this cartoon be more popular?

• Eastern Lawyers

• West Farmers