President Jackson's Message "On Indian Removal"
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Andrew Jackson “Old Hickory or King Andrew”
Published By:
Terrance Shepler/Amanda Siessel
Historical Era:
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Thinking Skill:
Historical Analysis & Interpretation
Bloom’s Taxonomy:
Evaluating
Grade Level:
High School
Suggested Teaching Instructions
Please allow students to research each primary source before completion of the activity.
To the extent possible under law, Terrance Shepler/Amanda Siessel has waived all copyright and related or neighboring rights to “Andrew Jackson “Old Hickory or King Andrew””
Description
Students will decide what pieces of evidence show Jackson as a firm, commanding president and which show him as a tyrannical leader. Students will investigate each piece of evidence and place it where they believe it should be on the scale between decisive and oppressive.
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Documents in this Activity
Selection from President Andrew Jackson's Veto of the Bank Recharter Bill
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
Tally of the 1824 Electoral College Vote
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
President Andrew Jackson's Proclamation Regarding the Nullification Crisis
Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)