Age of Jackson

Students will learn about the election of Andrew Jackson as president in 1828, the importance of Jacksonian Democracy and his actions as president (e.g. the spoils system, the nullification crisis surrounding the Tariff of Abominations, Jackson's war against the Bank of the United States, the government policy of Indian removal, and his opposition to the Supreme Court).

Related reading from the Discovery Techbook:

Chapter 7, Section #1, Explore, p.p. 1 - 9

Chapter 7, Section #2, Explore, p.p. 1 - 5

View the video lesson below to learn about the Nullifciation Crisis:

View the video lesson below to learn about the forced relocation of Native Americans and the Trail of Tears.

The Indian Removal Act - Read this article to learn about the forced relocation of Native Americans and the Trail of Tears.

View the video lessons below to learn about Jackson's war against the Bank of the United States.