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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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Digital History

Digital History: Nullification

For Students 9th - 10th
As with most other debates leading up to the Civil War, the debate about states' rights in reference to nullifying federal laws, ostensibly about tariffs, was really about the future of slavery in the South. Read about the issues of...
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Digital History

Digital History: The Celebrated Bank War

For Students 9th - 10th
A good discussion of the views of supporters and opponents of the Bank of the United States, and the banking industry in general during Jackson's presidency. Were Jackson's ideas backward looking and ignorant? Did his policies cause the...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: A Strong Presidency

For Students 5th - 8th
See how Andrew Jackson handled his role as president and advocate of the common man. His using the spoils system had an altruistic beginning, but it soon became a function of corruption.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The South Carolina Nullification Controversy

For Students 5th - 8th
The nullification controversy began as an economic dispute between north and south. See how the question about tariffs resulted in a states' rights issue in South Carolina. Read about what President Andrew Jackson was going to do about...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The War Against the Bank

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about Andrew Jackson's animosity toward the Second Bank of the United States and some reasons for his feelings. Was his veto of the Recharter Bill good for the country? Take the little survey to express your views.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Andrew Jackson: Jackson and Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of this larger biography of Andrew Jackson is this discussion of his relationship to Congress. Included are his attempt to correct the corruption in the bureaucracy and the major legislative events of his presidency.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Underground Railroad Map

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed Underground Railway map provides information on the free states and slave states and shows routes to freedom.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: The Alamo

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides an overview and a timeline of interesting facts about the Battle of the Alamo.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Nat Turner's Rebellion

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the history of the short-lived slave revolt led by Nat Turner in 1831.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Mc Cormick Reaper

For Students 9th - 10th
Read interesting facts about Cyrus McCormick, inventor of the mechanical horse-drawn reaper 1n 1831.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Spoils System

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Spoils System during Andrew Jackson's presidency that was based on the policy of removing political opponents from federal offices and replacing them with party loyalists.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Trail of Tears

For Students 9th - 10th
The article provides facts and information about the tragic journey of the Cherokee tribe and other members of the Five Civilised Tribes called the "Trail of Tears" with key dates and a map.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Texas Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and detailed facts about the Texas Revolution that resulted in the establishment of the Republic of Texas.
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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.