Andrew Jackson
description
Transcript of Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson
Is Pedigree Important in the Making of a Leader?
Andrew Jackson was: Unsophisticated▪ Horse racing, card playing
Uncivilized▪ Indian fighter, dueler
Self-educated ▪ Read law books and passed NC bar exam
Democratic-Republicans
Democratic-Republican Party separates Jackson represented the “Common Man” Adams represented a group of
privileged, wealthy EasternersTwo Parties are created
Jackson = Democrats Adams = National Republicans
Election of 1828
Andrew Jackson vs. John Q. AdamsBitter Campaign
Personal Attacks▪ Adams attacks Jackson’s wife and mother▪ Wife, Rachel – accused of being bigamist; dies shortly after
reading a castigating election pamphlet about husband▪ Mother, Elizabeth – “COMMON PROSTITUTE”
▪ Jackson attacks Adams▪ Gambling in the White House▪ Procurer for the Russian Czar
http://www.pbs.org/kcet/andrewjackson/video/
Jacksonian Democracy
Opposed control of the government by the wealthy
Looked out for the interests of the common people
Promoted the concept of majority rule
Election of 1828
Jackson Wins…
Victory for the common peoplePut an end to the idea that the
government should be controlled by an educated elite
The common people would be governed by one of their own
Inauguration Day
March 4, 1829
A Party for the People
or
What Happens when the Country Cousins Show Up
http://www.pbs.org/kcet/andrewjackson/video/
Inauguration Day – Beginning
Inauguration Day - End
New Political EraGovernment reform Jackson replaced many government
officials with his supporters Spoils system – giving government jobs
to political backersFaced three major issues
The status of Native Americans The rights of the States The role of the Bank of the United States
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyFhnZi8eUA
Jackson Timeline Activity
Create a timeline 'ladder' of Andrew Jackson. You must have 10 significant dates that cover both his personal and professional life.
Title the project, "Climb the Ladder with Andrew Jackson."
You must complete the following:Project must be colored Include at least four
drawings/images to accompany your timeline