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Hello. Donnia Trent, Moderator/Instructor IRSC Main Campus, Tomeu Center, GED, Lab 311 Fort Pierce, FL. Welcome to Elluminate. What is Elluminate Elluminate , Inc. is a web-based avenue for providing on-line classes in real time. The Participant Interface. Whiteboard Tools.
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Hello Donnia Trent, Moderator/Instructor IRSC Main Campus, Tomeu Center, GED, Lab 311 Fort Pierce, FL
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1767 - 1845 Andrew Jackson
Discussion Topics • Who Was Andrew Jackson? • How Did Andrew Jackson Earn the Nicknames “Old Hickory” & the “People’s President”? • How Did Andrew Jackson Become a Hero? • What is the Trail of Tears & What Role did Andrew Jackson Play in it?
Who Was Andrew Jackson • 7th President of U.S. • Born near border of North & South Carolina in 1767 • Father died before he was born • He served in American Revolution & War of 1812 • 2 brothers & mother died as a result of the American Revolution • On his own at 14 yrs. old • Married Rachel & settled on a plantation (Hermitage) in Nashville, TN • A controversial individual
How Did Andrew Jackson Earn the Nickname “Old Hickory”? • He was appointed the major general of the Tennessee militia in the War of 1812 • February 1813 - He and his troops were sent to New Orleans for a British invasion. • The invasion never transpired, so he was ordered back to Nashville (no one received pay).
Earning the Nickname “Old Hickory” • First, he refused to disband. • Short on money and supplies, he walked along side of his men the entire 500 miles of wilderness back to Nashville. • His courage and determination earned him the nickname “Old Hickory” from his men.
How did Andrew Jackson Become a Hero? • Andrew Jackson served in the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 • Now…in War of 1812, there were 2 large groups of Native Americans called the Creeks & Cherokees • Creeks helped the British during the war of 1812 • Cherokees helped the Americans fight against the Creeks • Andrew Jackson led his soldiers against Creeks • In March 1814, Creeks lost an important battle in Alabama (The Battle of Horseshoe Bend) & surrendered to Andrew Jackson • As a result, Creeks had to give most of their land in Alabama & Georgia to Americans in the East • Americans praised Andrew Jackson as a HERO for his war efforts & for gaining the land in Alabama & Georgia
That battle at Alabama was the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. The video clip that we are about to see is about 9 ½ mins., in length, it depicts the Battle of Horseshoe Bend and helps us to get to know Andrew Jackson…Both the good and the bad. Video Cliphttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nogRMWTKoVU
Andrew Jackson became a HERo He became president of us in 1828 Jacksonian democracy – believed the people had the right to amend or rule the government The People’s President
What is the trail of TearS? • In 1835 thousand of Native Americans were forced to move to Oklahoma • Native Americans were sad about leaving their homes, farms, and villages • 1 out of every 4 Native Americans became sick & died during the long, hard trip
Challenge Question Andrew Jackson’s picture is on what dollar bill domination?A. the 5 dollar billb. the 20 dollar billc. the 50 dollar bill
Summary • War hero • Jacksonian Democracy • Served his country as a • congressman, judge, and as the 7th President - served for 8 years • Earned nicknames such as “Old Hickory & the People’s President” • Provided strong out spoken leadership • Face is on the $20 bill • Played a major role in the Trail of Tears • Head Strong Pros Cons
The Life of Andrew Jackson Part 10 of 10 Video Clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3_gvJO9z7c
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