A time of amazing growth and regional differences in the country The foundation of a manufacturing economy was formed Transportation was revolutionized A new democratic and equal spirit spread World views and ways of living changed quickly

 Jackson was born in a log cabin in South Carolina  His dad, a poor farmer from Northern Ireland died before he was born  His mother died when he was 14 and his two brothers died soon afterwards, leaving him alone  He educated himself

 At 13 he took part in the Revolutionary War and was taken prisoner by the British.  When a British officer demanded that he clean his boots, Jackson refused.  The officer hit him with the dull side of his saber, leaving a scar on his face.

 After the war he became a lawyer  He served as Tennessee’s Representative in Congress  In 1812 he was appointed Major General in the Volunteer Corps

 He led his troops to victory against the British in New Orleans  This stunning victory made him a national hero

 Jackson was one of 5 candidates  Originally he had the most votes, but not enough to win, so the election had to be decided by the House of Representatives  John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay made a deal “The Corrupt Bargain”  JQA became president and Henry Clay became Secretary of State  Jackson was FURIOUS!!

Known as “The Revolution of 1828” Jackson’s Presidency is the beginning of the modern Presidency Under Jackson the Office of President became more powerful

 The party was open to all – and a raucous mob took over the White House.

 Jackson was popular because he had risen up from hardship and poverty  If Andy Jackson could be President, anyone could!  He was a man of action and a born leader  He was “the People’s” President

 Jackson's election in 1828 signaled the rise of common man  Jackson's inauguration was symbolic of new age  Jackson viewed himself as the spokesman of the people

With the new spirit of equality came many reform movements during this age of change.  Abolition of Slavery  Education  Women’s Rights  Care of the poor and disabled  Temperance

 First President to introduce “spoils system”  He based the appointments of people in government on their political support  Used the power to veto extensively  He vetoed more bills in his term of office than had all the previous Presidents put together

 When Jackson ran for president in 1828, his opponents labeled him a "jackass" for his populist views and his slogan, "Let the people rule"  Jackson, picked up on their name calling and turned it to his own advantage by using the donkey on his campaign posters.  During his presidency, the donkey was used to represent Jackson's stubbornness

 In 1830 Congress passed the "Indian Removal Act.“  Although many Americans were against the act, most notably Tennessee Congressman Davy Crockett, it passed anyway.  President Jackson quickly signed the bill into law. Indian Removal Act

 The Cherokees attempted to fight removal legally by challenging the removal laws in the Supreme Court  In 1832, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Cherokee in Worcester v. Georgia.  Chief Justice John Marshall ruled that the Cherokee Nation was sovereign, making the removal laws invalid.  The Cherokee would have to agree to removal in a treaty.

Andrew Jackson ignored this, saying: “John Marshall has made his law, now let him enforce it.” Indian removal began and the Cherokees were made to march out to present day Oklahoma

 Between 1838 and 1839, 17,000 Cherokee Indians, were rounded up by the U.S. Government and forced from their homes.  On the way 4,000 died from exposure and fatigue. This is why this trail is now known as the Trail of Tears.

Andrew Jackson was portrayed by his enemies as a monarch, trampling on the Constitution and abusing the veto power

 Jackson opposed re-charter of the Bank.  Banks were seen as tools of the rich oppressing the poor.  Jackson removed government deposits and placed them in local (pet) banks, destroying the bank.

 Jackson is rumored to have fought in more than 100 duels!  He was known to have a fierce will and sometimes a savage temper  In 1806 he challenged Charles Dickinson to a duel for calling him a “coward”  Dickinson fired 1 st shot into Jackson’s chest, but Jackson shot and killed him

 Gentleman from Tennessee  Hero of New Orleans  King Andrew the First  Mischievous Andy  Sage of the Hermitage  Tennessee Firecracker  Old Hickory

You will read, take notes and gather information about Andrew Jackson Based on examples from your notes you will take a position about this issue You will write a letter to the U.S. Treasury Department about the depiction of Jackson on the $20 dollar bill