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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.

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Andrew Jackson

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  1. Andrew Jackson

  2. 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

  3. Democratic-Republicans • Democratic-Republican Party separates • Jackson represented the “Common Man” • Adams represented a group of privileged, wealthy Easterners • Two Parties are created • Jackson = Democrats • Adams = National Republicans

  4. Election of 1828 • Andrew Jackson vs. John Q. Adams • Bitter 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/

  5. 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

  6. Election of 1828

  7. Jackson Wins… • Victory for the common people • Put 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

  8. 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/

  9. Inauguration Day – Beginning

  10. Inauguration Day - End

  11. New Political Era • Government reform • Jackson replaced many government officials with his supporters • Spoils system – giving government jobs to political backers • Faced 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

  12. 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

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