Andrew Jackson was the first president to be sworn into office on the East Portico of the Capitol. This painting shows the oath of office being administered by Chief Justice John Marshall. Andrew Jackson rose to national prominence as a General during the War of 1812.

Objective:

Analyze historical periods and discuss the interrelationship between politics and society

Researching American History:
Conduct research on the period of 1830-1840 in America.

Task #1: Research Activity
Directions: Research and explain the meaning of each of the following terms in your own words. Include the web address (cite your sources) in your answer.

Adams-Onis Treaty
Cherokee Nation v Georgia
Doctrine of Nullification
First Seminole War
Force Bill
Indian Removal Act
Indian Territory
John Ross
New Echota
Nicholas Biddle
Protective Tariff
Second Bank of the Unite States
Sequoyah
Spoils System
Tariff of Abominations
Trail of Tears
Treaty of New Echota
Whigs
Worcester v. Georgia

Task #2: Critical Thinking Activity

Directions: Answer each of the questions below. Answer each question in paragraph form using complete sentence, proper capitalization, and punctuation.

A. Evaluate the presidency of Andrew Jackson. Do you think that his actions were considered normal during his time?

B. Analyze racism towards Native Americans during this period.

C. Identify and describe at least two (2) positive events during this period. Tell why you believe these events were positive and whether these events were influenced by Jackson's presidency.