Andrew Jackson National Geographic

The Age of Jackson

A period of democracy and change in American history

Lesson Objectives

We will- Identify the Presidency of President Andrew Jackson

I will- follow along during our lesson and take notes in my notebook.


Essential Question:
Who was President Andrew Jackson?

Multiple Choice

What President was the video about?

• Andrew Johnson

• George Washington

• Andrew Jackson

• James Madison

Multiple Choice

True or False,

Andrew Jackson was nice to Native Americans.

• True
• False

Vocabulary

• nullification – the idea that states can refuse to follow federal laws

• spoils system – the practice of public officials giving jobs or favors to supporters

• suffrage – the right to vote

• states’ rights – powers given to the states

Andrew Jackson: The People's President

• Andrew Jackson was the 7th President of the United States 1829 to 1837.

• Known as the People's President: fought for the common man (working class)

• Controversial policies: Indian Removal Act and the Bank War.

Multiple Choice

Why was Jackson known as the People's President?

• He was born into a wealthy family and had a privileged upbringing.
• He implemented policies that favored the wealthy elite.
• He ignored the needs and concerns of the working class and farmers.
• He portrayed himself as a champion of the common man and sought to represent the interests of the working class and farmers.

The Age of Jackson

• expansion of suffrage (voting)

• rise of political parties

• growth of participation in politics. (more people voting)

Growth of the Economy

• His period saw the rise of industrialization (factories)

• Expansion of transportation networks (railroads)

• These economic changes transformed the United States into a more modern nation.

Categorize

Options (4)

the idea that states can refuse to follow federal laws

the practice of public officials giving jobs or favors to supporters

the right to vote

powers given to the states

Organize these options into the right categories

Nullification

spoils system

suffrage

states’ rights