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US History - Standards of Learning - USI.24

1. “KING ANDREW THE FIRST,” Harper's Weekly, 1833

http://loc.harpweek.com/LCPoliticalCartoons/DisplayCartoonLarge.asp?MaxID=42&UniqueID=17&Year=1833&YearMark=1830

This image portrays Andrew Jackson as a monarch as a result of his policies concerning the Bank of the United States. He is stepping on a torn copy of the Constitution and holds a scepter and the word VETO in his hands. I would have the students view this image after we had studied Jackson’s policies toward the national bank. I would then have the students complete a image analysis worksheet with questions regarding Jackson’s portrayal in this image and its relationship to the National Bank. We would use this image a springboard to discussion of the development of the Whig Party in 1834.

-Amy DuBois

Source IDTag: USI.24.001

2. President Jackson’s Message to Congress on Indian Removal

http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?doc=25

This link provides educators to an interactive transcription of President Jackson’s Message to Congress on Indian Policy. This particular document is significant in that it changes American policy towards Native Americans and has left a significant impact on American history and our relationship with various Native American Groups. It will provide opportunities for students to read and transcribe primary documents related to Indian policy. Students can zoom in and closely examine and analyze this document.

-Brian J. Horta

3. Jackson’s Bank Veto Speech

http://www.millercenter.virginia.edu/scripps/digitalarchive/speeches

This link provides a written transcription of Jackson’s speech after his veto of the bank. This document allows students of American history a look at and understanding of the motivations and opinions that guided Jackson to veto the bank.

-Brian J. Horta

4. Jackson’s Inaugural Address

http://www.historycentral.com/documents/Jacksons1.html

This source provides a transcription of President Jackson’s Inaugural address. This document provides historians as well as educators an opportunity to evaluate Jackson’s vision for America. Jackson’s presidency has had a profound impact on American politics and government. By understanding Jackson’s vision historian can better understand Jackson’s legacy as an American President.

-Brian J. Horta

5. President Roosevelt’s opinions of the Legacy of Jackson’s Bank Veto

http://www.historycentral.com/documents/OverthrowBank.html

The question of President Jackson’s legacy is a debated topic in American history. The politics and contributions of Jackson’s administration are often examined and analyzed by using the reflection and opinions of former Presidents America can better understand the decisions and opinions that guided American policy. This source can be used in the class room to better understand the impact of the bank veto by Jackson.

-Brian J. Horta