BELLWORK 1.What main contribution did Lowell make to factory
production? 2.What is a turnpike? 3.List 3 advances within
transportation during the mid- 1800s. 4.Describe the relations
between President Jackson and the Native Americans. 5.THINKER: In
political elections, how important is image and experience? What
makes a good presidential candidate?
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F.Y.I. YOUR NEXT CURRENT EVENT DAY IS THIS FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23
RD !! Things to remember: You need an article that interests you
Two paragraph write-up: One paragraph of summary One paragraph of
personal response Each paragraph must be well thought out, have
correct grammar, and be at least 5-8 sentences! You must also
include a work cited in MLA format! All unit 1 tests/ short answers
must be made up by Friday!
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Election of 1824 After 23 years in control, the
Democratic-Republican party was split. The party had four
candidates: 1.John Q. Adams (son of 2 nd president, supported by
President Monroe) 2.Henry Clay (popular among the new West)
3.William Crawford (supported by Congress) 4.Andrew Jackson
(supported in the West and South) Jackson was the least
experienced, but worked his way up society and appealed to the
common folk
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Election of 1824 J ackson won the most popular votes, but no
candidate had a majority of electoral votes. The election was
turned over to the House of Representatives. (12 th Amendment)
Henry Clay (Speaker of the House) turned his support to Adams.
After the votes, Adams won, and immediately named Clay Secretary of
State. Jackson believed this was a corrupt bargain and this
election divided the party forever. Republicans: supporters of
Adams and Clay Democrats: supporters of Jackson
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Theres Something About Little Johnny Nickname: Accidental
President Had no personal skills Loved to skinny dip in the Potomac
River
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Election of 1828 Four years later, the election was once again
between Adams and Jackson. Americans were asked to choose between
John Adams who can write, and Andrew Jackson who can fight! Three
times as many people voted in 1828, and Jackson claimed the title
of President. Jackson enacted the spoils system: replacing Adams
government workers with his own supporters.
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Theres Something About Andy Nickname: Old Hickory Fought over
100 duels, getting shot in the chest once, and then calmly killed
his opponent
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The Bank Crisis The U.S. Bank had a lot of influence over
Congress and the nations economy. To Jackson, the bank was
unconstitutional, corrupt, and only represented the rich. Henry
Clay planned to strengthen the bank and embarrass the President by
drafting a new plan for the bank. Clay predicted Jackson would not
veto the bill in an election year.
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The Bank Crisis Jackson saw this as an attack: The Bank is
trying to kill me ..but I will kill the Bank! Jackson vetoed the
bill and made it a central fight in his reelection campaign. When
the laws make the rich richer, the humble members of society
farmers, mechanics, and laborers have a right to complain. Many
citizens agreed, and Jackson beat Henry Clay in the election of
1832.
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The Whig Party While Jackson remained popular, he also made
many political enemies. Whig Party: new political party joined
together by people who opposed Jackson; such as, Henry Clay, the
U.S. Bank, and wealthy businessmen. The Whig candidate, William
Harrison, became President in 1840, ending Jacksonian ideas.
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CLOSURE 1.IN YOUR OWN WORDS, describe the election of 1824.
2.What is the spoils system? 3.What was the bank crisis? What did
this do to Jacksons popularity? 4.What was the Whig party ?
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Debate Was Jackson a good President? Andrew Jacksons presidency
has been a constant debate throughout history. As a class, we are
going to debate whether Jackson was a good or bad President? Why or
Why Not? The class will be split up into 6/8 groups. 1/2 are PRO
Jackson and 1/2 are ANTI Jackson. Choose a spokesperson In your
groups, write a speech that includes the following:
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Speech Outline Intro Hook (Grab the audiences attention) Thesis
Body (three arguments) 1.Middle 2.Weakest 3.Strongest Closing
Summarize Lasting Impression
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Andrew Jackson Debate Everyone in the group is helping to write
the speech. The rest of the group needs to have questions ready to
ask the other side. In order to be a good debater, you need to
understand both sides (Why he is good and why he is bad) Some of
your questions might be answered during the speech, but it might
spark other questions too write down any questions you have. Each
person will turn in 3-5 questions they want to ask the other side.
This will be turned in for credit! Both sides are going to present
their arguments before the floor is open for questioning. Everyone
is getting participation points for the day you must speak, ask a
question, or respond to a comment to receive those points.
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Andrew Jackson Debate GOOD: Ended power of the U.S. bank, gave
more power to lower classes in society, stopped corruption in
government. BAD: Went against Congress to authorize the largest
removal of Native Americans in history, put his supporters in
power