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Mount Holyoke College

International Relations: Andrew Jackson's Case for the Removal of Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, read the text to President Jackson's "First Annual Message to Congress, 8 December 1830," in which Jackson argues for the removal of Native Americans.
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Study Guide
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Presidency of Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
This Khan Academy resource provides information surrounding the Presidency of Andrew Jackson, including his successes and failures.
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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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Article
University of Groningen

American History: Essays: Andrew Jackson and the Bankwar: Old Hickory

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses Andrew Jackson's personality and the difficulties and conflicts he experienced prior to his inauguration as President. While in the Senate, he took measures to try to improve his public image.
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Website
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History by Era: The Age of Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read about the growth of the United States in population, economy, territory during the Age of Jackson. Named after the dynamic president, Andrew Jackson, the age encompassed much more than Jackson's...
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President Andrew Jackson for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Andrew Jackson was the 7th president of the United States and you can find his life story on this website.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: The Presidency of Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
The campaign of 1828 was heated and bitter. Read about the man who was elected, Andrew Jackson, his background, and the basis of his administration.
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Article
University of Groningen

American History: Essays: Andrew Jackson and Bankwar: Removal of Deposits

For Students 9th - 10th
After the re-election of Andrew Jackson in 1832, he began the process of having government deposits removed from the Second Bank.
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Article
University of Groningen

American History: Essays: Andrew Jackson and the Bankwar: The Investigation

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the investigation that Andrew Jackson launched into the Second Bank of the United States after suggestions that it was meddling in politics, and Nicholas Biddle's response. Jackson took the issue to Congress, asking them to...
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Andrew Jackson: Campaigns and Electiions

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll through this article to the Campaign and Election of 1832. Find out who ran against Andrew Jackson and what political parties were involved.
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Andrew Jackson: Henry Clay and the "Bank Wars"

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a biography of American president Andrew Jackson, this article surveys Jackson's veto of the Second Bank of the United States and the political intrigue involved in that.
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: A New Political Style: From John Quincy Adams to Andrew Jackson

For Students 11th - 12th
By reading this section of a chapter on "Jacksonian Democracy," students will be able to explain and illustrate the new style of American politics in the 1820s, describe the policies of John Quincy Adams's presidency and explain the...
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Article
University of Groningen

American History: Essays: Andrew Jackson and the Bankwar: Partisan or Not?

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: The Presidency of Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
Andrew Jackson was the president for the common man. Under his rule, American democracy flourished as never before- but the economy and the Native American population suffered at his hands.
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PBS

Pbs: Indian Removal Andrew Jackson's Role

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS shows that Jackson was instrumental in the removal of the Cherokee population from Georgia and Florida. This site discusses his role in that policy. Links to related sites. Bibliography available at "Resource Bank" page.
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Handout
Other

Study Guide: The Jacksonian Era

For Students 9th - 10th
A compact study guide for learning about the major developments in America under President Andrew Jackson. Includes three focus questions.
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Article
University of Groningen

American History: Essays: Andrew Jackson and the Bankwar: Election of 1832

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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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.
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Handout
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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Website
Other

Architect of the Capitol: Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
A photo of the statue of Andrew Jackson in the U.S. Capitol. There is some brief biographical information provided as well.
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Article
Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: The Age of Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
Article covering the Age of Jackson, characterized in part, by expanded democracy, changes in political life, domestic issues and scandal.
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Website
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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Website
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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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Age of Jackson: The Rise of the Common Man

For Students 6th - 8th
Describes how Andrew Jackson emerged as the first populist president to appeal to the common man.