Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Andrew Jackson: 60 Second Presidents

9th - 10th
Animated video [1:16] and background text for students on the life and presidency of Andrew Jackson. Student handout supports following the video. National Educational Standards listed for teachers.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Arguments Against Judicial Review

9th - 10th
Judicial review wasn't accepted by everyone. President Andrew Jackson even threatened not to enforce Supreme Court decisions he disagreed with.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 9: Jackson and the Modern Presidency

9th - 10th
While in office, Andrew Jackson made more use of his veto power than all other presidents combined before him. This gave rise to a much more powerful presidency.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Trail of Tears

9th - 10th
In this video segment adapted from American Experience: "We Shall Remain," reenactments help tell the story of how the Cherokee people were forced from their lands in the southeast. The U.S. government initially promised the Cherokee and...
Instructional Video
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Jacksonian Controversies

9th - 10th
Tom Richey U.S. History video covers some of the many controversies surrounding Andrew Jackson and his term as president. [18:48]
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Crash Course Us History #14: Age of Jackson

9th - 10th
In this Crash Course video, John Green teaches you about the presidency of Andrew Jackson. So how did a president with astoundingly bad fiscal policies end up on the $20 bill? That's a question we can't answer, but we can tell you how...
Instructional Video
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Jacksonian Democracy

9th - 10th
Tom Richey video on the 1820's era of democracy for the common man, emergence of a two party system and changing politics during the Age of Jackson. [15:07]
Instructional Video
A&E Television

History.com: Trail of Tears

3rd - 8th
Find out how Andrew Jackson's controversial Indian Removal Act paved the way for The Trail of Tears. [3:21]
Instructional Video
Other

Reading Through History: Andrew Jackson's Legacy

9th - 10th
This video gives a brief description of the legacy of Andrew Jackson, 7th President of the United States. [5:41]
Instructional Video
Other

Reading Through History: The Indian Removal Act

9th - 10th
Brief video gives a brief description of Indian Removal and the Trail of Tears. [7:18]
Instructional Video
Other

Reading Through History: History Brief: The Election of 1824

9th - 10th
This video covers the Election of 1824 and the Corrupt Bargain. [6:42]
Instructional Video
Other

Reading Through History: History Brief: The Election of 1828

9th - 10th
This video gives a summary of the Election of 1828 and the election of Andrew Jackson. [6:44]
Instructional Video
Other

Reading Through History: History Brief: The Nullification Crisis

9th - 10th
This video gives a brief description of the Nullification Crisis of the 1830s. [6:50]
Instructional Video
Other

Reading Through History: History Brief: The Peggy Eaton Scandal

9th - 10th
This video covers the controversy and the fallout of the Peggy Eaton Scandal, also known as the Petticoat Affair during Andrew Jackson's first term as president. [7:05]
Instructional Video
HipHughes History

Hip Hughes History: Andrew Jackson Us President Review

5th - 8th
Learn about Andrew Jackson, how he rose to become President, his policies, and the impact he had on Native Americans. He was responsible for the Indian Removal Act which led to the tragedy of the Trail of Tears. [10:23]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History 1800 1848: Jacksonian: Corrupt Bargain/election of 1824

9th - 10th
In the contested presidential election of 1824, John Quincy Adams faced off against Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay. [6 min, 21 sec]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: Jacksonian Democracy: Background and Intro

9th - 10th
Modern American political culture began to emerge in the early nineteenth century. In this video, Kim discusses the transition from the United States' earlier aristocratic political culture to a more democratic one as the right to vote...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: Jacksonian:spoils, Bank War, Trail of Tears

9th - 10th
In the final video in this series, Kim discusses Andrew Jackson's presidency and how he attempted to increase the power of the executive branch. A growing movement of opposition to Jackson coalesced into the Whig Party, which employed...
Instructional Video
HipHughes History

You Tube: Andrew Jackson in Ten Minutes

9th - 10th
A short, explicit lecture aimed at the heart of Jacksonian ideas, brought to your by your host, Mr. Hughes.
Instructional Video
Shmoop University

Shmoop: Andrew Jackson

9th - 10th
A biographical video featuring Andrew Jackson. [4:02]
Instructional Video
Curated Video

History Brief: Andrew Jackson Early Life

5th - 8th
This video looks at Andrew Jackson's early life from poverty to his purchase of a massive plantation. During this time he was captured by the British and nearly died in captivity, was orphaned, started a law career, and began serving in...