BELLWORK 1.Why was the election of 1824 known as a “corrupt bargain?” 2.Who was Henry Clay? 3.Why didn’t Jackson like the U.S. Bank? 4.Who was William Harrison? How did his election influence Jacksonian ideals? 5.THINKER: In your OWN opinion, do you think Andrew Jackson was a good president? Why or Why not?

Debate – Was Jackson a good President? Andrew Jackson’s presidency has been a constant debate throughout history. As a class, we are going to debate whether Jackson was a good or bad President? Why or Why Not? The class will be split up into six groups. Three are PRO Jackson and three are ANTI Jackson. Choose a spokesperson In your groups, write a speech that includes the following:

Speech Outline Intro –Hook (Grab the audience’s attention) –Thesis Body (three arguments) 1.Middle 2.Weakest 3.Strongest Closing –Summarize –Lasting Impression

Andrew Jackson Debate Every person must come up with three questions to ask the other side. In order to be a good debater, you need to understand both sides (Why he is good and why he is bad) Some of your questions might be answered during the speech, but it might spark other questions too – write down any questions you have. Each person will turn in their worksheet for credit. Both sides are going to present their arguments before the floor is open for questioning. Everyone is getting participation points for the day – you must speak, ask a question, or respond to a comment to receive those points.

Andrew Jackson Debate GOOD: Ended power of the U.S. bank, gave more power to lower classes in society, stopped corruption in government. BAD: Went against Congress to authorize the largest removal of Native Americans in history, put his supporters in power