PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Us History: Age of Jackson
John Green teaches you about the presidency of Andrew Jackson. Jackson's election was more democratic than any previous presidential election. More people were able to vote, and they picked a doozie. Jackson was a well-known war hero,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Andrew Jackson: 60 Second Presidents
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.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Jacksonian Controversies
Tom Richey U.S. History video covers some of the many controversies surrounding Andrew Jackson and his term as president. [18:48]
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: The Peggy Eaton Scandal
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]
HipHughes History
Hip Hughes History: Andrew Jackson Us President Review
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]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: Jacksonian Democracy: Background and Intro
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...