Instructional Video

Age of Jackson

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Review the depth and complexity of Andrew Jackson's presidency and the beginnings of modern American politics with this engaging video. Topics covered include: the second bank of the United States, the Missouri Compromise, the rise of the Whig party and political parties in general, the Indian Removal Act, the spoils system, and the concentration of power in the executive branch.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Classroom Considerations
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Entertaining and humorous presenter
  • Graphics and animations help to illustrate historical content
Cons
  • Queue video to begin after third-party advertisement
  • Quickly dispenses lots of information that can feel disjointed at times, so video is best used as a summary