Andrew Jackson's Presidency and Impact

The video tutorial covers section two of chapter 14, focusing on Andrew Jackson's journey from the frontier to the White House. It discusses his early life in poverty, his move to Tennessee to practice law, and his rise to national hero status after the War of 1812. The tutorial also examines the 1824 election, known as the corrupt bargain, and contrasts the perspectives of the common people and the upper class on Jackson's presidency.

What is the main focus of Section Two in the reading notes?

• The life of George Washington

• The Industrial Revolution

• Andrew Jackson's journey to the White House

• The American Civil War

Where was Andrew Jackson born?

• Philadelphia

• South Carolina Frontier

• Boston

• New York City

What significant event in 1812 helped Andrew Jackson gain national fame?

• His election as President

• His role in the American Revolution

• His move to Tennessee

• His defense of New Orleans

What was the 'corrupt bargain' in the election of 1824?

• A deal between Adams and Clay

• A deal between Jackson and Clay

• A deal between Clay and Calhoun

• A deal between Jackson and Adams

Who became President as a result of the 'corrupt bargain'?

• Henry Clay

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Quincy Adams

• Andrew Jackson

What new political party did Andrew Jackson create?

• The Republican Party

• The Democratic Party

• The Whig Party

• The Federalist Party

Why did the common people support Andrew Jackson?

• He was a wealthy businessman

• He represented the ordinary people

• He was a famous scientist

• He promised to lower taxes

What was a common criticism of Andrew Jackson by the upper class?

• He had a hot temper

• He was too educated

• He was too wealthy

• He was too young

In what year did Andrew Jackson win the presidency?

• 1832

• 1812

• 1828

• 1824

What was a key factor in Jackson's victory in the 1828 election?

• Support from the upper class

• Support from the military

• Support from foreign governments

• Support from the common man