1. Jackson Hero or Villian
What characteristics or actions define a national hero?

2. Events and Actions associated with Jackson:
Spoils System
Battle of New Orleans
Indian Removal
Nullification Crisis
Acquisition of Florida
Jacksonian Democracy
War on the National Bank 
Election of 1828

3. Andrew Jackson: Hero or Villain
Agree on a description of what makes someone a heroic American leader.
Discuss each event on the list of Jackson’s actions.
Determine if each action belongs on the hero or villain side of you T-chart.
Write a brief explanation of your groups reasoning when placing each event.

4. Andrew Jackson: Hero or Villain Cont…
After finishing the T-chart discuss your opinion of Jackson with your group.
“Was Andrew Jackson a national hero?”
Record your opinion of Jackson and your reasoning on the Philosophical Chars Preparation Sheet.

5. Homework
Complete Philosophical Chairs Preparation sheet.

6. Warm-up #8
Write as much as you can about Andrew Jackson and roll as a national leader.

7. Procedure
Students are presented with a question that will elicit thought and discussion.
Each side makes opening statements.
Students respond to each other's comments.
Use any materials you wish to support your opinion.
Move seats if you change your mind.
You do not need to raise hands.
To gain full credit, a student must speak at least two times.

8. Philosophical Chairs: Norms & Expectation
Open-minded
Respond to the statement not the person.
Be patient.
Be Respectful!
Participate and speak out!

9. Philosophical Chairs