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University of Virginia

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

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides a biography of President Andrew Jackson by detailing his life before the presidency, his policies while president, as well as his life after the presidency. Provided links give information on the first lady, Jackson's...
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Polk

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site examining James Polk's life before the presidency, his campaigns, domestic and foreign affairs, life after the presidency, and his family. From the left-hand toolbar, select links detailing his cabinet and staff...
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams: Campaigns and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
Modern presidential campaigns pale in comparison with the campaigns of 1824 and 1828. Read about the election battles between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Liberty for All? Webisode 3

For Students 9th - 10th
Webisode 3 - Liberty for All? The history of the United States is presented in a series of webisodes, within each are a number of segments.Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.
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Digital History

Digital History: Democracy and President Jackson [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Andrew Jackson was a larger than life individual. Read about his successes before his election to the presidency and find out about his policies once he became president. [pdf]
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Other

Exchange Club: Jackson's Letter Describing the Battle of New Orleans

For Students 9th - 10th
A letter from General Andrew Jackson concerning the condition and position of his troops and of the enemy nearing the end of the Battle of New Orleans.
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Activity
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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Primary
University of North Carolina

Doc South: u.s. Army's 30th Old Hickory Division in World War I Monument

For Students 9th - 10th
Read reference information, and view primary source documents of U.S. Army's 30th Old Hickory Division in World War I Monument in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Handout
Other

Potus: Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about Andrew Jackson and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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Handout
The White House

The White House: Presidents: Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
The White House's official site gives a brief overview of Andrew Jackson's life as the seventh President of the United States. A portrait is included.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Andrew Jackson and summaries of important events during his presidency.