What is going on in this painting? TRAIL OF TEARS

Learning Objective: I can evaluate President Andrew Jackson’s controversial actions as president (i.e., the spoils system, veto of the National Bank, policy of Indian Removal, opposition to the Supreme Court) through analyzing ‘primary source’ political cartoons in a graphic organizer and then create my own cartoon expressing my view on Jackson’s Presidency.

The Age of Jackson: 1829 - 1837

Vocabulary Terms to know…

Questions to ask when analyzing Jackson political cartoons… 1. How is Jackson depicted? Who or what is being depicted? 2. Do you think this cartoon was drawn by a supporter or by an opponent of Jackson? 3. What message do you think the artist wanted to convey with this image?

Example “Nullification Crisis” Policy Visual Tariffs in South vs. Controversy/Results Visual Nullification Crisis Notes: Weathervane S/N Man Left: South [skinny] Tariff/Taxes, goods/ship docked Man Right: North [fat] Manufacturer In between both men [UNION] Artist shows unfair taxation of South Tariffs in South vs. Federal control in North [possible secession of South Carolina. John Calhoun - Nullification]

Spoils System “To the Victors Belong the Spoils” Guiding Questions: When Jackson became President, who did he put into government offices? Do you think that the cartoonist agrees with the Spoils System? Why or why not? Why do you think Jackson is riding a pig? What symbols/key words are used in the cartoon$?

Indian Removal Policy “Great Father to the Indians” - U.S made treaties with Native American groups   Indian Removal Act of 1832 - Cherokee Sue U.S: Verdict and Action (or the lack there of) Cherokee Nation v. Georgia Jackson's actions regarding the Supreme Court decision -How did his reaction regarding the Cherokees impact the checks and balances between the branches of government?  But, how is Jackson portrayed in this cartoon?

Veto of National Bank “King Andrew the First”

Assessment:

Completed student example of Political Cartoon displaying opposing sides of President Thomas Jefferson, symbols, and a descriptive adjective is used in the title.

Exit Card: Closing – Bringing it all together How did democracy grow during the Age of Jackson? Why did the ‘common man’ support Jackson? Do ‘common folk’ vote today, and who are they? You must support your answer with evidence.