27 April Today, I will be able to formulate an opinion of

whether Andrew Jackson was an American Hero or Villain and provide proper support for my position.

The Hero or Villain writing assignment is due at the end of class. If you think you’re done before the end of class edit your work or have a peer read over your writing.

If you complete your writing assignment before the end of class make sure you have completed 12.1-.3.

If you are done with 12.1-.3, please read 12.4.

Writing Assignment Introduction:

Biographical information about Jackson Your definition of a hero or villain Your statement about Jackson. (Jackson is a hero or villain

and your 2 events). Body 1:

Main Idea 1: Give me an attention grabber Discuss your event or trait and explain in detail how that

made Jackson a hero or villain. Body 2

Main Idea 2: Give me an attention grabber Discuss your event or trait and explain in detail how that

made Jackson a hero or villain. Conclusion:

Provide broader context Style: Persuasive

History v. Jackson

Jackson

Indian Removal Act of 1830

Crash Course Jackson

Main Issues During Jackson’s Presidency

Spoils System Kitchen Cabinet Nullification Worcester v. Georgia Second Bank Charter Indian Removal

Nullification S.C. threatens to nullify (*cancel a federal law that

a state feels is unconstitutional*) a tariff that was passed in 1828 (imports taxed at 50%) and secede from the Union.

Struggle over states’ rights led by John C. Calhoun (the sitting VP).

Jackson said, “Our Federal Union—it must be preserved!” Jackson had the Force Bill passed by Congress (authorized

him to use the military to preserve the Union)

!!!! First major sectional conflict (taxes, protectionism, states’ rights) will eventually lead to Succession and Civil War (1860-65).

Indian Removal 5 “civilized tribes” of the southeast were to be

removed and relocated West of the Mississippi River.

Worcester v. Georgia (1832) Supreme Court ruled that Indian tribes were protected by the Constitution and couldn’t be forcibly relocated. Jackson ignored the ruling: John Marshall said his opinion

now “let him enforce it.”

Treaty of New Echota (1835): A group of Cherokee (not the chief or the council) agreed to sell the Cherokee land to the U.S. government. Made it legal to remove the tribes and paved the way for

the “Trail of Tears” (1838-9) ** Up to 25% of the Cherokee removed during this time

died.

Motives: *Expansion *Protection of farming settlers*GoldActions: Jackson ignores the court case Worcester v. GAPursues a legal avenue (Treaty of New Echota)