Andrew Jackson's Presidency and Inauguration

The video tutorial discusses Andrew Jackson's inauguration as the seventh president of the United States in 1828. It highlights the unprecedented public turnout, especially from common people who saw Jackson as their hero. The tutorial provides instructions for analyzing an image of the inauguration, focusing on the reactions of different social classes. It also outlines an assignment where students add dialogue to speech bubbles to reflect these reactions. The video concludes with a discussion on Jackson's promise to promote democracy by shifting power from the wealthy to the common people.

In what year was Andrew Jackson inaugurated as the seventh president of the United States?

• 1832

• 1836

• 1828

• 1824

What was a notable feature of Andrew Jackson's inauguration?

• It had a large turnout of common people.

• It was the first televised inauguration.

• It was held in a private ceremony.

• It was attended only by the upper class.

Why did many common people attend Andrew Jackson's inauguration?

• They wanted to protest against him.

• They were forced to attend by the government.

• They saw him as a hero representing the common man.

• They were promised free food.

How did the upper class generally view Andrew Jackson's inauguration?

• They were indifferent to the event.

• They were enthusiastic supporters.

• They were unaware of the inauguration.

• They were skeptical of his leadership.

What was one of Andrew Jackson's promises to promote democracy?

• To abolish the electoral college.

• To give more power to the common people.

• To increase taxes on the wealthy.

• To establish a monarchy.

What sentiment did the common people feel after Jackson's election?

• Fear and uncertainty.

• Disappointment and regret.

• A sense of jubilee and victory.

• Indifference and apathy.

What was a concern of the upper class regarding Jackson's presidency?

• His age and health.

• His uneducated background.

• His foreign policy decisions.

• His lack of military experience.

What did Jackson's supporters believe they had achieved with his election?

• A return to monarchy.

• A victory over the rich.

• A new era of technological advancement.

• A peaceful transition of power.

What was a key aspect of Jackson's promise to promote democracy?

• To increase military spending.

• To establish a new capital city.

• To reduce the size of the government.

• To shift power from the wealthy to the common people.

What was the reaction of the upper class to the behavior of common people at the inauguration?

• They were impressed by their decorum.

• They were indifferent to their behavior.

• They were critical of their conduct.

• They were supportive of their enthusiasm.