AIM: How can we evaluate the presidency of Andrew Jackson? 10/31/2014 Do Now: o Complete the quiz and turn it over o Take out your Andrew Jackson Webquest assignment from yesterday o Begin writing your argumentative speech Reminders: o Hand in all late HW Assignments o Begin studying for Regents!!!! U.S. Regents is January 28 th Go to mrurricohistory.com  U.S. History  Regents Prep Begin making vocabulary flash cards using the U.S. Study Packet

Aim: How can we write argumentatively on whether or not Andrew Jackson deserves to be on the Twenty Dollar Bill? 10/31/2014 Do Now: o Complete the Do Now Slip and turn it over o Take out your Andrew Jackson Webquest assignment from yesterday o Begin writing your argumentative speech Reminders: o Hand in all late HW Assignments o Begin studying for Regents!!!! U.S. Regents is January 28 th Go to mrurricohistory.com  U.S. History  Regents Prep Begin making vocabulary flash cards using the U.S. Study Packet

President Andrew Jackson Elected in 1828 Voting requirements changed o White, Male, U.S. citizens did not have to own land anymore to vote Expanded presidential powers by frequently using the veto

President Andrew Jackson Spoils system o provided government jobs to political party supporters. o Jackson claimed that the spoils system increased democracy in the federal government because it allowed larger numbers of citizens to hold office. “Whig Party” o group unified against Andrew Jackson. Political Machines o Politicians in these organizations often accepted bribes in return for favors.

President Andrew Jackson Indian Removal Act : o the forced movement of Native Americans to western lands during Jackson's presidency to allow more farming and gold mining Trail of Tears o Forced Native Americans to move west of the Mississippi River to modern day Oklahoma Worcester v. Georgia o Supreme Court ruled in favor of Native Americans who were being forcefully removed from Georgia, but President Andrew Jackson did not enforce the ruling.

What is a thesis? -A position taken in an argument supported by a set of reasons. Introduction: It is the 1920s and the Treasury Department is trying to determine whether Andrew Jackson's portrait should be placed on the twenty-dollar bill. You are either a critic or supporter of Jackson, and you will engage in a debate to help the Treasury Department make up its mind. Directions: Using the information you gathered from yesterday’s webquest, prepare a brief speech that should praise or condemn specific policies and actions of President Jackson. Does he deserve the immense public honor of being placed on the twenty- dollar bill, or was he a tyrant who should be exposed for his wrongdoings. Be sure to include the following: An introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion. A thesis that takes a specific stance on the essay question (should Andrew Jackson be on the $20 Bill?). At least three specific reasons (from your research) that support your thesis. At least one point from the other side of the argument that you will attempt to refute o (explain why it’s wrong).