Haiku HistoryWith Andrew Jackson

Task: Write a haiku with partner

Haikus have 3 lines.

Each line has a specific set of syllables:

Line One: 5 syllables

Line Two: 7 syllables

Line Three: 5 syllables

Haiku History Examples

Anarchy

Seen as radicalsOur goal, an end to

restraintMeans justify ends

Focus: Was Andrew Jackson a proponent of the “common man” expanding democracy or was he extending the authority of the executive branch?

Select one of the following “moments” or section titles connected to Andrew Jackson,

“The People’s President”

“The Spoils System”

“The Debate over Nullification”

“Policy towards Native Americans”

“Jackson Battles the National Bank”.

Write a haiku with your partner on the piece of paper you’re given WITHOUT using the above bulleted titles.

Your haiku must connect to EITHER segment of our focus question on Jackson.