Wednesday/Thursday 10/26/16-10/27/16

Today in class we will be taking our Chapter 12 quiz and also discussing the presidency of Andrew Jackson.  Andrew Jackson is one of the most important and controversial presidents of the early 19th century.  He is well known by most Americans, even if they are not sure why he is famous.  And of course he is on the $20 bill (although not for much longer!) 

Objectives:

1. Discuss the key components of Andrew Jackson's Presidency
2. Evaluate the claims that Andrew Jackson was either a tyrant or "man of the people" through a structured debate

Agenda:

1. Chapter 12 Quiz
2. Warm-Up #6
3. Quick Research: Jackson Presidency
1. Andrew Jackson's Shifting Legacy
2. Jackson's Legacy
3. Jackson's case for the Removal Act
4. The Ages of Jackson
5. Keep Jackson on the $20 bill
6. Examining the Fiery Legacy of Andrew Jackson 
4. Pro Se Court: Jackson, man of the people or tyrant?
5. Closure #5

Homework:

1. Study for Unit 4 Exam (Monday)
1. Work on Unit Pack and Theme Essay

Don't procrastinate too much with all the work due for the Unit Pack and the Theme Essay, it will pile up quick if you do!