1. Ch. 9 The Age of Jackson 8 th Grade

2. Ch. 9-1 Jacksonian Democracy Standard: 8.8.1 Discuss the election of Andrew Jackson as president in 1828, the importance of Jacksonian democracy, and his actions as president (e.g., the spoils system, veto of the National Bank, policy of Indian removal, opposition to the Supreme Court). Learning Target: We will discuss the election of Andrew Jackson as president in 1828, the importance of Jacksonian democracy, and his actions as president (e.g., the spoils system, veto of the National Bank, policy of Indian removal, opposition to the Supreme Court). Learning Task: I will use a Thinking Map to describe the events leading up to Jackson's election. Essential Question: How did Andrew Jackson impact the development of the new United States?

3. Ch. 9-2 Jackson’s Administration Standard: 8.4.4 Analyze the rise of capitalism and the economic problems and conflicts that accompanied it (e.g. Jackson's opposition to the National Bank; early decision of the US supreme Court that reinforced the sanctity of contracts and a capitalist economic system of law). 8.10.1 Compare the conflicting interpretations of state and federal authority as emphasized in the speeches and writings of statesmen such as Daniel Webster and John C. Calhoun. 8.10.3 Identify the constitutional issues posed by the doctrine of nullification and secession and the earliest origins of that doctrine. Learning Target: Students will compare the conflicting interpretations of state and federal authority. Learning Task: I will draw a cause and effect chart showing the events leading up to the Nullification Crisis and the results of the crisis. Essential Question: Why did the federal government and state government battle for power?

4. Ch. 9-3 Indian Removal Standard: 8.8.1 Discuss the election of Andrew Jackson as president in 1828, the importance of Jacksonian democracy, and his actions as president (e.g., the spoils system, veto of the National Bank, policy of Indian removal, opposition to the Supreme Court) Learning Target: Students will understand the impact of President Jackson's policies. Learning Task: I will explain to a partner the impact of President Jackson's policies. Essential Question: What major changes did President Jackson make to US policy regarding Native Americans?