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.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Andrew Jackson and the Bankwar: Election of 1832
Discusses the political maneuverings that went on behind the scenes during the election campaign of 1832 leading to the nomination of Van Buren as Vice-President, and postponing movement on the Bank war. When the issue of the nomination...
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: The Age of Jackson: Quiz (5)
Choose the correct word from the drop down menu for each of the seventeen questions to evaluate your knowledge of the presidency of Andrew Jackson.
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Martin Van Buren
Get the facts about the life and administraton of Martin Van Buren (1782-1862), the 8th President of the United States (1837-1841).
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Edward Livingston (1764 1836)
Biography of Edward Livingston informs us about his life and rise to prominence as a statesman and U.S. diplomat in the age of President Andrew Jackson.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The South Carolina Nullification Controversy
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...
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Louis Mc Lane (1786 1857)
Appointed by Andrew Jackson, this biography on Louis McLane provides a brief summary of his life and career as a U.S. diplomat.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: The Jackson Inauguration (Lesson Plan)
A lesson plan in which students examine the inauguration of Andrew Jackson in 1828. They discuss how his election signaled changes in the American political landscape and embodied the culture of his era. They also compare the politics of...
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Jackson, Andrew 1767 1845
Overview of the political career of Andrew Jackson, a Representative and a Senator from Tennessee and 7th President of the United States.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Andrew Jackson and the Bankwar: Partisan or Not?
President Andrew Jackson was concerned about the powers of the Second Bank from the beginning, and suspected there was a hidden political agenda, which Nicholas Biddle, head of the bank, denied.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Andrew Jackson and the Bankwar: The Veto
Despite prudent advice to the contrary, Nicholas Biddle, head of the Second Bank, applied to recharter the bank on the eve of Andrew Jackson's bid for re-election in 1832. Once elected, Jackson vetoed the request.
Library of Congress
Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
Digital History
Digital History: Andrew Jackson's War With the Bank of the United States [Pdf]
In a case of "be careful of what you wish for," President Jackson's veto of the rechartering of the Bank of the United States had many ramifications. Read about the banking issues in Jackson's second administration, his on-going war with...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Age of Jackson
An overview of the issues and changes to the political scene in the Age of Jackson. Read about the nullification crisis and Jackson's veto of the national bank charter, and the relocation of Native Americans. Find out about the...
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.
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...
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: The Age of Jackson: Quiz (1)
This 10-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and tests your knowledge of events occurring during the presidency of Andrew Jackson.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: The Age of Jackson: Quiz (2)
This 10-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and includes a variety of questions covering the presidency of Andrew Jackson.
US National Archives
Our Documents:president Jackson's Message to Congress 'On Indian Removal' (1830)
On December 6, 1830, President Jackson spoke to Congress about his position on relocating Indians in order to make way for settlers in the west. This paved the way for government policy in dealing with native peoples even after his...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Foreign Affairs
Read a great summary of U.S. foreign policy in the Monroe presidency. Find out about the treaties agreed to and the unilateral issuing of the Monroe Doctrine.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: Jackson and Federal Power
A quick comprehension check over Jackson and federal power.
Other
Study Guide: The Jacksonian Era
A compact study guide for learning about the major developments in America under President Andrew Jackson. Includes three focus questions.