Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Jacksonian Democracy and Modern America
An overview of the ideals of the new Democratic Party under Andrew Jackson, and later Martin Van Buren. Read about the new two-party system with the formation of the Whig Party. See how Jacksonian Democracy molded American political...
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: John Forsyth (1780 1841)
Biography summarizing the life and career of John Forsyth, who held many governmental posts and served to Presidents, Van Buren and Jackson.
Digital History
Digital History: The Celebrated Bank War
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...
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: John Caldwell Calhoun
This biographical resource on John Calhoun points out Calhoun's resignation, the first vice-president to resign from active office. Calhoun opposed Jackson's affirmative stand on the Tariff of 1828 which favored the Industrial North over...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams: Campaigns and Elections
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.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Andrew Jackson
Brief biographical sketch of America's seventh president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Bank Veto Message, July 10, 1832
Here, read Andrew Jackson's "Bank Veto Message," which was originally spoken by Jackson in 1832.
Curated OER
A View on Cities: Washington: Andrew Jackson Statue
Andrew Jackson Statue, Lafayette Square (Washington)
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: The Expansion of Democracy During the Jacksonian Era
Lesson on how the character of American politics changed between the 1820s and 1850s as a result of growing popular participation. Complete set of resources including primary source material, teacher notes, vocabulary, and strategies for...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Jacksonian Democracy?
A collection that uses primary sources to explore Jacksonian democracy.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson was born March 15th, 1767, was a senator from Tennesse and president.-E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Andrew Jackson
A portrait of our seventh president, Andrew Jackson from 1829-1837. He was born in 1767 and died in 1845.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson (March 15, 1767 - June 8, 1845) was the seventh President of the United States (1829-1837).
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The War Against the Bank
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.
Digital History
Digital History: Georgia and the Cherokees [Pdf]
The Cherokee nation was one of the Five Civilized Tribes in the Southeast. Read about their achievements, the state of Georgia's attempts to annex their lands, and ultimately, President Andrew Jackson's Indian Removal Bill. [pdf]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Working for the Party | 60 Second Presidents
This lesson plan focuses on the influence party system has on American presidents. Some presidents were willing to do whatever their party said, while others were much more independent. Students will view videos featuring presidents...
A&E Television
History.com: Native American History Timeline
Before Christopher Columbus came to America, the expansive territory was inhabited by Native Americans. Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, as more explorers sought to colonize their land, Native Americans responded in various...
Digital History
Digital History: The Crisis of 1833: Tariffs and Nullification [Pdf]
Andrew Jackson became president at a contentious time with strains already showing between the interests of the North and South. Read about the Tariff of Abominations, South Carolina's reaction to it, and Andrew Jackson's handling of the...
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1832
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1832 won by Democratic nominee, Andrew Jackson.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Second Bank of the United States
This resource provides a short description of the Second Bank of the United States. It contains a part of President Andrew Jackson's veto of the renewal bill for the Bank's charter.
Other
Ethical Culture Fieldston School: Veto of Maysville Road
Here, read Andrew Jackson's "Veto of Maysville Road Bill," in which he defends his 1830 veto.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Pushmataha
Pushmataha is perhaps the best-known Choctaw leader of the nineteenth century. He is most famous for negotiating treaties with the U.S. government that allied the Choctaws with the Americans against the British in the War of 1812 and for...
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