Unit 4
The Jacksonian Era
The Jacksonian Era
EQ: Was Andrew Jackson a Hero or a Villain?
1824-1845
TOPICS:
- Economic Growth
- New England Factories
- Agriculture Expands
- Moving West
- Technological advancements
- Transportation developments
- Continued conflict over the issue of slavery and with Native Americans
- Unity & Sectionalism
- Era of Good Feelings after War of 1812
- Adams-Onis Treaty, 1819
- Missouri Compromise, 1820
- Monroe Doctrine
- Andrew Jackson - "Old Hickory"
- Personal life - Who is Jackson?
- Military career
- Revolutionary War
- War of 1812: The Hero of New Orleans, 1815
- Fighting against Native Americans
- Political career
- Andrew Jackson v. John Quincy Adams
- Native American Policies
- National Bank
Assessments for the Unit:
Unity & Sectionalism: Short answer questions
Andrew Jackson Research Project & Presentations