Andrew Jackson by Schmoop

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

10

Overview

In this video, students learn about Andrew Jackson. Believe it or not, the Battle of Orleans was not the time Drew Brees and the Saints finally won their Super Bowl. It was an actual battle, with an actual general at the helm--Andrew Jackson. He was a military hero and more. He threw very few interceptions to boot.

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 10 - United States History I

SS10.US1.10

Analyze key ideas of Jacksonian Democracy for their impact on political participation, political parties, and constitutional government. [A.1.a., A.1.c., A.1.e., A.1.f., A.1.g., A.1.i., A.1.j.]

UP:SS10.US1.10

Vocabulary

  • Analyze
  • Jacksonian Democracy
  • ideals
  • concepts

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Key ideas of Jacksonian Democracy and their impact on political participation, political parties, and constitutional government.
  • Reasons for and impact of extension of voting rights during the Jackson presidency.
  • Reasons for, controversy surrounding, and impact of the Indian Removal Act the common man ideal.
  • Vocabulary: spoils system, nullification

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Use primary sources and graphic organizers to analyze and examine key ideas of Jacksonian Democracy.
  • Utilize maps for historical understandings.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • There are important concepts and ideals related to Jacksonian Democracy and these have had an impact on the United States.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

Shmoop

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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