Essay question: worth 20 points
Compare and contrast Andrew Jackson as both “a defender of the common man” and “an
advocate of federal power.” You must incorporate two examples from each of the political
cartoons below to help explain your answer. As always, historical details are a must.
23-25 Points
18-22 Points
13-17
8- 12
0-7
Students included 2 examples for each cartoon referencing Bank war,
Trail of Tears, Tariff of Abominations, Expansion of voting Rights
Students included 2 examples for 1 cartoon and 1 example for the
other cartoon referencing the events listed above
Students included 2 examples for 1 cartoon or 1 example from each
cartoon for the other cartoon referencing the events listed above
Students included 2 examples for 1 cartoon and 1 example from each
cartoon but did not referencing the events listed above
Students listed things they saw in the cartoons but did not explain how
they were related to Jacksons presidency