Jacksonian Democracy ... a total success or a complete failure? Young academics examine Jacksonian Democracy, including the concept of the supremacy of the federal government and the forced relocation of Native Americans. Scholars complete a pre-lesson quiz, research, and write newspaper articles to understand the impact of Jacksonian Democracy.

Concepts

democracy, american democracy, andrew jackson, american history, the united states, the united states government, american politics, politics, united states presidents

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners create journal entries from the perspective of a Native American during Jackson's presidency 
• Guide pupils in creating a pro/con chart of Jacksonian Democracy

Classroom Considerations

• The topic of forced Native American settlement may be sensitive for some students 

Pros

• Provides a rubric for the activity to allow for consistent grading
• The lesson includes differentiated instruction activites to enhance student learning 

Cons

• None