1. Andrew Jackson, president #7

2. BASIC FACTS Born March 15, 1767 Died June 8, 1845 Served as President from 1829-1837 Eventually represented the Democratic Party

3. WEIRD FACTS Never went to college “his university was adversity” Was a poor speller Had lead poisoning and tuberculosis Had anger management issues His supporters trashed the White House during a party after he got inaugurated

4. Andrew Jackson

5. SOME VIEWPOINTS Had a “kitchen cabinet” of advisers in addition to the official cabinet Used the presidential veto often, especially against projects that crossed state lines Spoils system—gave jobs to his friends; based on who you know, and not on ability Rotation in office—replaced some office holders so things would not get too set in their ways Believed that people were competent to help rule themselves

7. CLASS WORK / HOMEWORK Find out more about Andrew Jackson’s viewpoints by reading pp. 243-249 For each section labeled in red OR green, write down the FIVE most important facts into your notebooks.