 Think ‘bout it: What was it about Jackson’s character / experience that drew people to follow/support him? Explain  Today, I will be able to explain Jackson’s time as President.  To receive any credit for 11.1 /11.3 I must see it before the end of today.  I will need to see your  12.2: pages  Writing Assignment was distributed yesterday, make sure you get the organizer.

 Name taken from a traditional British political party that was opposed to absolute monarchs (meant to be symbolic, regarding “King Andrew I”)  Created as an opposition to Jacksonian Democratic Party.  Named after the Whigs of the American Revolution = Another name for patriot  Believed in having a National Bank  Believed in the supremacy of Congress over the President  4 Presidents (Harrison –died in office, Tyler, Taylor- died in office, Fillmore)  Party begins to dissolve over slavery (Republican party is formed Lincoln)

 Introduction:  Biographical information about Jackson  Your definition of a hero or villain  Your statement about Jackson.  Body 1:  Main Idea 1: Give me an attention grabber  Discuss your event or trait and explain in detail how that made Jackson a hero or villain.  Body 2  Repeat  Conclusion:  Provide broader context  Style: Persuasive

 History v. Jackson History v. Jackson  Jackson Jackson  Crash Course Jackson Crash Course Jackson

 Spoils System  Kitchen Cabinet  Nullification  Worcester v. Georgia  Second Bank Charter  Indian Removal