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Tennessee's Presidents: Andrew Jackson

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learn about the life, career, and policies established by President Andrew Jackson. Young historians can easily follow along with this resource or read about Jackson at an independent work station. Biographical information includes major...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Andrew Jackson

For Students 7th - 12th
For this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions about Andrew Jackson. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet. 
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Interactive
Curated OER

Andrew Jackson

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 49 multiple choice questions about the accomplishments of Andrew Jackson. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Interactive
Curated OER

James K. Polk

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about James K. Polk. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Thomas Jefferson

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders recall the names of the first two presidents of the United States and identify the man who became the third. They compose an epitaph for Thomas Jefferson.
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A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Andrew Jackson's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Andrew Jackson 1767 1845 a Brief Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Groningen provides an excellent biography of Andrew Jackson. The details of his candidacy, election to the presidency, and his administration are important parts of this site.
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies:andrew Jackson Altrocious Saint in Bewildering Era

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, read a summary of the life and career of Andrew Jackson, the 7th U.S. President. Part of a larger site about Andrew Jackson's presidency.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides a biography of President Andrew Jackson by detailing his life before the presidency, his policies while president, as well as his life after the presidency. Provided links give information on the first lady, Jackson's...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 7. Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography featuring the professional life of President Andrew Jackson. Get details on his domestic policies, foreign affairs, presidential politics as well as what was happening during his administration.
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Andrew Jackson: Duel With Charles Dickinson

For Students 9th - 10th
From the American Revolution Project, this account from the University of Groningen of Andrew Jackson's duel with Charles Dickinson shows why the duel brought dishonor to Jackson. Use the naigation bar to return to the American...
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Other

Potus: Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about Andrew Jackson and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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Other

The Hermitage: Home of President Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to a tour of the preserved Hermitage and discussion of its history, this site provides good biographies of both Jackson and his wife, and includes a letter he wrote about her final illness.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Andrew Jackson

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Library of Congress presents a brief biography of Andrew Jackson, with portraits, additional articles about his life, and photos of documents from their archives.
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Andrew Jackson: Henry Clay and the "Bank Wars"

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a biography of American president Andrew Jackson, this article surveys Jackson's veto of the Second Bank of the United States and the political intrigue involved in that.
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Andrew Jackson: The Creek War 1813 1814

For Students 3rd - 6th
Resource provides a brief biography of Andrew Jackson with emphasis on the Creek War (1813-1814).
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University of North Carolina

Documenting the American South: John Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this exciting recollection of John Andrew Jackson in his book, "The Experience of a Slave in South Carolina, "published in 1862. Find out about his experiences as a slave and his escape. Included are illustrations, biographical...
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Andrew Jackson: Jackson and Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of this larger biography of Andrew Jackson is this discussion of his relationship to Congress. Included are his attempt to correct the corruption in the bureaucracy and the major legislative events of his presidency.
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Other

Architect of the Capitol: Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
A photo of the statue of Andrew Jackson in the U.S. Capitol. There is some brief biographical information provided as well.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Andrew Jackson and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President Andrew Jackson for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Andrew Jackson was the 7th president of the United States and you can find his life story on this website.
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Handout
US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Edward Livingston (1764 1836)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Edward Livingston informs us about his life and rise to prominence as a statesman and U.S. diplomat in the age of President Andrew Jackson.
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US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Louis Mc Lane (1786 1857)

For Students 9th - 10th
Appointed by Andrew Jackson, this biography on Louis McLane provides a brief summary of his life and career as a U.S. diplomat.
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Activity
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Amdrew Jackson: The Battle of New Orleans

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a short narrative of Jackson's surprising victory against the British in the Battle of New Orleans on January 8, 1815.