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1. Andrew Jackson grew up in poverty in the Carolinas during and after the Revolutionary War. He became a national hero as a general in the War of 1812, especially for his victory at the Battle of New Orleans. 2. As a presidential candidate, Jackson's populist policies appealed to many voters, though his wife Rachel's death before the 1828 election was controversial. As president, Jackson centralized power in the executive branch and vigorously pursued the removal of Native American tribes, leading to the tragic Trail of Tears. 3. Jackson vetoed the renewal of the Second Bank of the United States, viewing it as an instrument of the moneyed elite. This "Bank War" polarized politics and led

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1. Andrew Jackson grew up in poverty in the Carolinas during and after the Revolutionary War. He became a national hero as a general in the War of 1812, especially for his victory at the Battle of New Orleans. 2. As a presidential candidate, Jackson's populist policies appealed to many voters, though his wife Rachel's death before the 1828 election was controversial. As president, Jackson centralized power in the executive branch and vigorously pursued the removal of Native American tribes, leading to the tragic Trail of Tears. 3. Jackson vetoed the renewal of the Second Bank of the United States, viewing it as an instrument of the moneyed elite. This "Bank War" polarized politics and led

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Video Questions: “Andrew Jackson: Good, Evil, and The Presidency


https://archive.org/details/andrew-jackson-good-evil-the-presidency-pbs-documentary

Part I
1. What words and ideas are mentioned when historians discuss Andrew Jackson?

2. Where did Jackson grow up? Describe Jackson’s early life.

3. How did the Revolutionary War impact Jackson’s childhood?

4. What was the status of women during Jackson’s time?

5. What was Jackson’s first elected political position?

6. What was Jackson’s role in the War of 1812? (Note: make sure to mention the battle with the Creek
Indians)

7. What was Jackson’s nickname? Why was he called this?

8. Which Battle of the War of 1812 made Jackson a national hero?

9. What kind of slaveholder was Jackson? Describe his relationship with his slaves. Why could he not imagine
life without slaves?

Part II / Starts 43 minutes into the video.


The Candidate
1. Describe the Election of 1824. Who ran? What were the results of the presidential election of 1824? How did
Clay impact the election results? What was the “corrupt bargain?”

2. How was the election of 1828 unique or different from any other previous elections?

3. Describe the controversy surrounding Rachel Jackson during the election of 1828? What happened to Rachel
Jackson prior to Jackson’s inauguration?
4. Describe the 1829 presidential inauguration. How did people view this event?

5. One of Jackson’s first actions as president was firing many bureaucrats. Why was this so controversial?

6. Describe the Peggy Eaton or Petticoat Affair.

7. In what ways was Andrew Jackson a “humble” President?

8. Why did some people actually fear Andrew Jackson as President?

The Defender of the Union


9. What was John C. Calhoun concerned with? What is the nullification theory? Why did it appeal to Calhoun and
other South Carolinians?

10. Who opposed the nullification theory and why?

11. What quotes were made by Jackson at the infamous White House dinner to honor Jefferson’s birthday? How was
this event related to the nullification crisis?

12. How did Jackson handle the nullification crisis in South Carolina? How was this crisis finally brought to an end?

The Great White Father


13. What was the Indian Removal Act?

14. Describe Jackson’s attitudes/actions towards Native Americans prior to the presidency.

15. Describe the actions of the Cherokees in Georgia.

16. What was the Supreme Court’s decision regarding Indian Removal? How did Jackson respond to this ruling?

17. What happened to the Cherokees (and the other American Indians who make up the Five Civilized Tribes)?

The Prophet
18. Why did working class Americans embrace the racist minstrel show?
19. Andrew Jackson felt the _______________________________________ was giving the rich and powerful an
unfair advantage. How so? Explain.

20. What bill was passed toward the end of 1832? How did Clay think Jackson would respond to this bill?

21. What is Jackson’s famous quote regarding the bank? How did he respond to the bank bill?

22. What political party was created in 1832? Describe how the use of the donkey as a political symbol evolved
during this time period.

23. What political party was formed by Jackson’s political opponents? Who was the leader of this party?

24. After Jackson won his re-election campaign, how did he “kill” the bank? Why did the Senate censure the
President?

25. Who “won” the bank war, if anyone?

26. Why did the first presidential assassination attempt fail?

27. Who won the presidential election of 1836?

DO NOT DO THIS QUESTION! WE WILL DO IT IN CLASS!


28. Read the quote below by James Parton quote from 1859.
Andrew Jackson was a "patriot and a traitor. He was the greatest of the generals and wholly ignorant of the art of
war. He was the most candid of men and capable of the profoundest dissimulation. He was a democratic autocrat, an
urbane savage, an atrocious saint." - James Parton, Andrew Jackson biographer
Now watch this Ted Ed video clip as a final review.
What is your opinion of Jackson? Make sure you back up all claims with specific evidence/examples.

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