Interactive Video - 60 Second Presidents: Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson was born in 1767, making him the same age as _________, his main political rival.

• George Washington

• John Quincy Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

How did Andrew Jackson become famous in 1815?

• He won the Battle of Montreal

• He prevented the burning of White House

• He invented the first steam powered locomotive

• He won the Battle of New Orleans

How did Andrew Jackson increase his wealth?

• He was a successful lawyer and land owner.

• He inherited his money from rich family members.

• He invested his money in a clothing factory.

• He had his political supporters donate money to him.

After becoming President, Jackson replaced government employees with his own supporters. This process came to be known as the _____________.

• Industrial Revolution

• Kansas-City Shuffle

• Spoils System

• Democratic Party.

Jackson's opponents referred to him as a _________ because he was ruling like a tyrant.

• Emperor

• Priest

• King

• Citizen