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Differing Views of Andrew Jackson

Explore contrasting depictions of Andrew Jackson in cartoons and assess his impact on democracy. Analyze his term, party, opponents, and major issues. Discover primary sources showcasing varying views on Jackson’s leadership.

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Differing Views of Andrew Jackson

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  1. Differing Views of Andrew Jackson • Which of these pictures/cartoons portray Jackson in a positive light? (Choose three). How do you know? • Which of these pictures/cartoons portray Jackson in a negative light? (Choose three). How do you know? • Do you think the country became more or less democratic during Jackson’s presidency? Support your answer. Presidential Term _____________________________________________ Party _____________________________________________ Political Opponents _____________________________________________ Major Issues of His Presidency _____________________________________________ Created by Mr. Johnson

  2. “Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, in 1780 when a boy of 13, enlisted in the cause of his country and was taken prisoner by the British. Being ordered by an officer to clean his boots, Jackson indignantly refused and received a sword blow for his temerity.”

  3. “CAUCUS CURS in full YELL, or a WAR WHOOP, to saddle on the PEOPLE, a PAPPOOSE PRESIDENT.”

  4. Henry Clay Andrew Jackson

  5. National bank Henry Clay Andrew Jackson

  6. Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Resignation Public confidence in the stability of this administration Resignation Resignation Resignation “The rats leaving a falling house”

  7. Jackson VP Van Buren Democratic party

  8. Military Veterans Upper classes Andrew Jackson Lower classes Daniel Webster Nicholas Biddle Martin Van Buren

  9. (1837)

  10. Whig political cartoon, 1837

  11. “American Progress” by John Gast

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