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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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Andrew Jackson vs. The National Bank

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore Andrew Jackson's vision for the National Bank. In this Jackson presidency lesson, students determine why Jackson vetoed the National Bank's Charter and indentify the causes of the Panic of 1837.
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Worksheet
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King Andrew And His Critics

For Students 6th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, learners utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the Andrew Jackson and his critics. A short answer question is included as well.
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The Age of Jackson (5)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history activity, learners answer 17 fill in the blank questions regarding the Andrew Jackson presidency. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Should the United States Have a Central Bank?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students assess the validity of a national bank. They study the importance of McCullough v. Maryland. They review the arguments of Hamilton and Jefferson. They analyze the Tenth Amendment and the debate over state v. federal power. They ...
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Worksheet
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Hawks & Doves in 1812 Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the nation's history. A short answer question about Andrew Jackson is included.
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Worksheet
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Era of Good Feelings

For Students 6th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, learners utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the Era of Good Feelings. A short answer question is included as well.
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The Panic of 1837 and the Presidency of Martin Van Buren

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze period political cartoons and the causes of the economic downturn that began in1836. President Martin Van Buren's response as president and the reaction to his measures form the focus of this lesson.
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The Panic of 1837 And the Presidency of Martin Van Buren

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze period political cartoons as they study the causes of the Panic of 1837. They use primary sources to evaluate President VanBuren's response to the panic and public opinion of the results of his policies. Then they...
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The Battle of Horseshoe Bend: Collision of Cultures (54)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the political and cultural conflicts that led to the Battle of Horseshoe Blend, Alabama, and evaluate historical maps of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. They research American Indian cultures that were located in their...
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A Comparative Look at Migrations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore and compare and contrast the migrations of African Americans in the United States in the decades before and after the Civil War.
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University of Virginia

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

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive overview of the domestic issues facing Andrew Jackson in his presidency, from the "spoils system" to veto of the bank recharter to his Indian removal policy.
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Primary
History Tools

History Tools: Andrew Jackson Veto Message Regarding the Bank of the u.s. [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Historical primary source written in a message by Andrew Jackson explaining why he is opposed to a national bank in the U.S.
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Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Bank Veto Message, July 10, 1832

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, read Andrew Jackson's "Bank Veto Message," which was originally spoken by Jackson in 1832.
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Primary
National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Andrew Jackson: Triumph of Nationalism: America, 1815 1850

For Students 9th - 10th
A presidential message detailing Jackson's view that the Bank of the U.S. is unconstitutional and is a monopolistic threat to common citizens. A link to this message is provided as well as questions for discussion.
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Digital History

Digital History: Andrew Jackson's War With the Bank of the United States [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In a case of "be careful of what you wish for," President Jackson's veto of the rechartering of the Bank of the United States had many ramifications. Read about the banking issues in Jackson's second administration, his on-going war with...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Age of Jackson

For Students 5th - 8th
An overview of the issues and changes to the political scene in the Age of Jackson. Read about the nullification crisis and Jackson's veto of the national bank charter, and the relocation of Native Americans. Find out about the...
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Digital History

Digital History: The Presidency of John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the many problems encountered by John Quincy Adams during his presidency, most not of his making, but a reflection of the split in the philosophies of the National Republicans and the up-and-coming Jacksonian Democrats.