1.  Today, I will be able to formulate an opinion of whether Andrew Jackson was an American Hero or Villain and provide proper support for my position.  The Hero or Villain writing assignment is due at the end of class. If you think you’re done before the end of class edit your work or have a peer read over your writing.  If you complete your writing assignment before the end of class make sure you have completed 12.1-.3.  If you are done with 12.1-.3, please read 12.4.

2.  Introduction:  Biographical information about Jackson  Your definition of a hero or villain  Your statement about Jackson. (Jackson is a hero or villain and your 2 events).  Body 1:  Main Idea 1: Give me an attention grabber  Discuss your event or trait and explain in detail how that made Jackson a hero or villain.  Body 2  Main Idea 2: Give me an attention grabber  Discuss your event or trait and explain in detail how that made Jackson a hero or villain.  Conclusion:  Provide broader context  Style: Persuasive

3.  History v. Jackson History v. Jackson  Jackson Jackson  Indian Removal Act of 1830 Indian Removal Act of 1830  Crash Course Jackson Crash Course Jackson

4.  Spoils System  Kitchen Cabinet  Nullification  Worcester v. Georgia  Second Bank Charter  Indian Removal

5.  S.C. threatens to nullify (*cancel a federal law that a state feels is unconstitutional*) a tariff that was passed in 1828 (imports taxed at 50%) and secede from the Union.  Struggle over states’ rights led by John C. Calhoun (the sitting VP).  Jackson said, “Our Federal Union—it must be preserved!”  Jackson had the Force Bill passed by Congress (authorized him to use the military to preserve the Union)  !!!! First major sectional conflict (taxes, protectionism, states’ rights) will eventually lead to Succession and Civil War (1860-65).

6.  5 “civilized tribes” of the southeast were to be removed and relocated West of the Mississippi River.  Worcester v. Georgia (1832) Supreme Court ruled that Indian tribes were protected by the Constitution and couldn’t be forcibly relocated.  Jackson ignored the ruling: John Marshall said his opinion now “let him enforce it.”  Treaty of New Echota (1835): A group of Cherokee (not the chief or the council) agreed to sell the Cherokee land to the U.S. government.  Made it legal to remove the tribes and paved the way for the “Trail of Tears” (1838-9)  ** Up to 25% of the Cherokee removed during this time died.

7. Motives: *Expansion *Protection of farming settlers *Gold Actions: Jackson ignores the court case Worcester v. GA Pursues a legal avenue (Treaty of New Echota)