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Digital History

Digital History: Andrew Jackson's War With the Bank of the United States [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Age of Jackson

For Students 5th - 8th
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...
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University of Groningen

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

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the shakeup in Andrew Jackson's cabinet during the war with the Second Bank.
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Article
University of Groningen

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

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Chicago Tribune: Presidential Portraits: Andrew Jackson [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
One-page illustrated profile of Andrew Jackson itemizes select biographical facts and key events of his presidency.
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US National Archives

Our Documents:president Jackson's Message to Congress 'On Indian Removal' (1830)

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: The Rise of American Democracy

For Students 11th - 12th
After reading this section of a chapter on "Jacksonian Democracy", students will be able to describe the key points of the election of 1828 and explain the scandals of Andrew Jackson's first term in office.
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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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Handout
US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Edward Livingston (1764 1836)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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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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White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association: The Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
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Cengage Learning

Primary Sources: Jackson's Veto of the Bank of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
One of Jackson's major political battles was over the power of the Bank of the United States. This site gives a brief explanation of that issue, and the text of Jackson's veto of the bill which would support the bank. The site also...
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages

For Students 9th - 10th
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).
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Martin Van Buren

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the life and administraton of Martin Van Buren (1782-1862), the 8th President of the United States (1837-1841).
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Jackson, Andrew 1767 1845

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the political career of Andrew Jackson, a Representative and a Senator from Tennessee and 7th President of the United States.
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Bank Veto Message, July 10, 1832

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, read Andrew Jackson's "Bank Veto Message," which was originally spoken by Jackson in 1832.
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Other

Civics Resources: Worcester v. Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
In December 1829, President Andrew Jackson announced his Indian removal proposal in an address to the U.S. Congress. In 1830 Congress passed the Indian Removal Act, which authorized the president to grant the Indians unsettled lands west...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
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Digital History

Digital History: Georgia and the Cherokees [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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]
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Working for the Party | 60 Second Presidents

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: The Age of Jackson: Quiz (5)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: The Jackson Inauguration (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...