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Chapter 11 The Jackson Era
(1824-1845)
Web quest questions and summary
http://www.pbs.org/kcet/andrewjackson/
Directions: Follow the instructions to complete the activities and questions below.
Click on “Andrew Jackson: A Life”
Click on “A Wild Young Man”
1. Describe Andrew Jackson as a child.
2. How was Jackson affected by the American Revolution?
3. List 3 professions Jackson had before he became President.
Click on “The War Hero”
4. Who was Jackson’s army fighting just before the Battle of New Orleans?
5. What was nickname did Jackson’s troops give him and how did he earn this name?
6. Describe the effect the Battle of New Orleans had on Jackson’s life.
Click on “The Candidate”
7. Why was Jackson unlike any previous presidential candidate?
8. How did Thomas Jefferson describe Andrew Jackson?
9. List the names of the four candidates that ran for president in 1824.
10. Describe and explain IN DETAIL the events surrounding the “corrupt bargain” that
led to the
election of John Quincy Adams in 1824.
11. Who won the presidential election of 1828?
Click on “The First Modern Presidency”
12. What did Jackson do as soon as he became President that upset many of his
adversaries?
13. Explain the “spoils system.”
Click on “Themes”
Click on “Indian Removal”
14. What was the “Trail of Tears”?
15. How many Cherokee Indians died during the Trail of Tears (Click on “Trail of Tears”)
16. Why was Jackson in support of Indian removal?
17. What did the Indian Removal Act of 1830 do?
Click on “Special Features”
Click on “The Legacy of Indian Removal”
Click on “Assessing the Legacy of Indian Removal”
18. Describe and explain (Creek Indian) Mary Hill’s grandmother’s experience during the
Trail of Tears.
Click on “What Does America Owe Slavery?”
19. Explain Jackson’s opinion of slavery?
Summary Questions and Activities (Pick 1 option)
1) Should Andrew Jackson be celebrated on the $20 bill or should he be considered a
tyrant? Answer in 1-2 paragraphs. Then create a new $20 bill that includes a picture of
Andrew Jackson or choose another person to replace Jackson on the 20.
2) What are three important accomplishments that Andrew achieved in his life? Explain
how each was important then explain how you think he should be remembered in
history?
Video Extra’s
Watch the music video: Europe Cherokee
http://www.cleanvideosearch.com/media/action/yt/watch?videoId=cGilIVM-thY
Paul Revere and the Raiders : Cherokee People
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ6RjP7MlXk
Andrew Jackson’s Firsts
http://www.history.com/topics/andrew-jackson/videos#andrew-jacksons-firsts
Andrew Jackson and the 20 dollar bill
http://www.history.com/topics/andrew-jackson/videos#jackson-and-the-20-bill
President Jackson’s Assassination attempt
http://www.history.com/topics/andrew-jackson/videos#andrew-jackson-fights-offassassin
Andrew Jackson’s Presidency
http://www.history.com/shows/the-presidents/videos/jacksons-personality-andlegacy#jacksons-personality-and-legacy
The History of The Democrat Symbol of the Donkey
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzCnqA54RMw
Continue for scoring Rubric
Scoring Rubric Jackson Era Web Quest Project
30 -Excellent
All of the questions
and activities were
clearly completed
And showed
Mastery of the
information.
Effectively used the
time available.
25– Proficient
All of the questions
and activities were
clearly completed.
20 – Partial
Half of the
questions and
activities were
clearly completed
Most of class time
was used
effectively.
Some of class time
was used
effectively.
Most of the
resources provided
were used.
Many of the
resources provided
were used.
Some of the
resources provided
were used.
4) Process and
Creativity.
The ideas expressed
demonstrate a high
degree of creativity
and understanding
The ideas expressed
demonstrate a fair
amount of creativity
and understanding
5) Neatness and
quality of work.
The work was very
neat, accurate, and
showed a strong
effort.
The ideas expressed
demonstrate a
satisfactory amount
of creativity and
understanding
The work was neat,
accurate, and
showed a good
effort.
Criteria
1) Task
Completeness
2) Time
Management
3) Research
Neatness, accuracy,
and effort needed
some improvement
15 - minimal
Less then half
of the
questions and
activities were
clearly
completed
Little class
time was used
effectively.
Little or none
of the
resources
provided were
used.
The ideas
expressed lack
of creativity
and
understanding
Neatness,
accuracy, and
effort needed
much
improvement
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