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Jackson: Hero or Villain?

10/27/2014

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Learning Target: 
I can summarize the key events during Andrew Jackson's presidency, and I can assess his shifting legacy.

Today's Activities:
Use the following resources to prepare for the Socratic Seminar on Andrew Jackson:
  • Jacksonian Democracy Reading
  • Andrew Jackson: Good, Evil, & the Presidency 
  • Jacksonian Democracy Document Study
  • Document Study Form (Due on 10/31)
  • Essay Form (Due on 10/31)

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The Age of Jackson

10/26/2014

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Learning Target: 
 I can summarize the key events during Andrew Jackson's presidency, and I can assess his shifting legacy.

Critical Vocabulary:
Election of 1824, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, “Corrupt Bargain,” Election of 1828, Universal White Manhood Suffrage, Spoils System, Democratic Party, Whig Party, Nullification Crisis, “Tariff of Abominations,” “The South Carolina Exposition,” Peggy Eaton Affair, Maysville Road, Hayne-Webster Debate, Tariff of 1832, Nullification Proclamation, Force Bill, Tariff of 1833, Second Bank of the United States, Panic of 1819, McCulloch v. Maryland, Bank War, Nicholas Biddle, “Pet Banks,” Specie Circular, Panic of 1837, Martin Van Buren, Independent Treasury Bill, Five Civilized Tribes , Indian Removal Act, Worcester v. Georgia
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Era of Good Feelings Notes

10/20/2014

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The Era of Good Feelings

10/19/2014

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Learning Target: 
I can evaluate the burst of nationalism that followed the War of 1812.

Critical Vocabulary:
James Monroe, “Virginia Dynasty,” Henry Clay, American System, National Road, Tariff of 1816, Daniel Webster, John C. Calhoun, Second Bank of the United States, Panic of 1819, Specie, Election of 1820, Tallmadge Amendment, Missouri Compromise, Rush-Bagot Agreement, Treaty of 1818, General Andrew Jackson, Adams-Onís Treaty, Congress of Vienna, John Quincy Adams, Monroe Doctrine 
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More about the War of 1812...

10/16/2014

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War of 1812 Video

10/15/2014

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War of 1812 Notes

10/14/2014

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The War of 1812

10/14/2014

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Learning Target:
I can explain why the War of 1812 was so politically divisive in the United States, & I can discuss its long-term consequences for the country.

Critical Vocabulary:
Election of 1808,“The Prophet,” William Henry Harrison, Battle of Tippecanoe, War of 1812, Henry Clay, War Hawks, Captain Oliver Hazard Perry, Burning of Washington, Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key, "The Star Spangled Banner," General Andrew Jackson, Battle of New Orleans, Hartford Convention, Treaty of Ghent

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The Legacy of Christopher Columbus

10/13/2014

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Review - Period 3

10/3/2014

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