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Read Works

Read Works: u.s. Presidents Andrew Jackson

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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PBS

Pbs: Indian Removal Andrew Jackson's Role

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS shows that Jackson was instrumental in the removal of the Cherokee population from Georgia and Florida. This site discusses his role in that policy. Links to related sites. Bibliography available at "Resource Bank" page.
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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.
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Indian Removal: The Cherokees, Jackson, and the "Trail of Tears"

For Students 9th - 10th
Collaborative and consensus building activity on U.S. policy and treatment of Native Americans. Lesson provides an in-depth look at government Indian removal and provides a list from which students choose and defend a Native American...
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Library of Congress

Loc: "I Do Solemnly Swear" Presidential Inauguration

For Students 6th - 8th
This interactive site looks at presidential inaugurations from the first, George Washington to the present. Primary documents are included.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Education: Spotlight Biography: American Indians: Black Hawk

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down to the portrait of Black Hawk to read a brief biography of this famous Native American chief. From the Smithsonian Institution.

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