1. Jacksonian Democracy December 9, 2013

2. Bell Ringer Do you think that ALL people in American should have been given voting rights in the new country (The time after the Constitution)? Why or why not? – Reflect in your journal

3. Announcements These people were absent Friday and need to make up the Constitution Test: – 2 nd Period Tyler Tynisha Dashia Brandis Jermaine – 7 th Period Sierra Travon Naikwaya

4. Announcements You will get your Constitution Test back today. If it says PASS, you are all done, Congrats! If it says FAIL, please be prepared to retake it tomorrow.

5. Andrew Jackson “The Peoples’ President” – 1829-1837

6. Jacksonian Democracy His own image: – Contrasted himself from “elitist” Founding Fathers – Labeled himself as one from “humble origins” – However he was a wealthy plantation owner Andrew Jackson changed the face of American politics from the elitist Founding Fathers to a more “people” friendly government and democracy

7. Jacksonian Democracy Jackson started a new political party – the Democrat-Republicans modern day Democrats

8. Jacksonian Democracy Jackson created easier voting rights – More people had the right to vote – People with less property However, Free African Americans still could not vote

9. Cornell Notes Removal of Native Americans (page 226) Indian Removal Act of 1830 (page 226) The Cherokee Fight Back (page 228) The Trail of Tears (Page 229)