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 Era

Government 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