Andrew Jackson: Tyrant or True Defender of the Common Man?

I. The Life of Andrew Jackson A. Andrew Jackson Rises from Rags to Riches

B. Andrew Jackson Endures Tragedies and Escapes Death

C. Andrew Jackson: Loved and Loathed

II. The Polarizing Policies of Andrew Jackson

A. Jackson Encourages Indian Removal

1. Two White Views of Native Americans: Settlers v. Missionaries

2. John Marshall Protects Native Americans in Worcester v. Georgia

3. Jackson Ignores Marshall and Indians Endure a Trail of Tears "John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it!”

C. Jackson’s Tariff Compromise Avoids Civil War

1. The Tariff of Abominations

2. John C. Calhoun, States’ Rights, and Nullification

3. Jackson and Clay Create Compromise: The Compromise Tariff of 1833 & the Force Bill

B. Jackson Attacks the National Bank

1. Early American Money and Banks

2. The Pros and Cons of a National Bank

3. Jackson’s Opposes the Bank: “Pet” Banks & The Panic of 1837