Jacksonian Democracy
Unit Guide (Chapter 12)
Expectations of the Student
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Identify major eras and events in U.S. history– the age of Jackson—describe its causes and effects
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Explain the origin and development of American political parties
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Explain the causes and effects of Jackson’s policies toward Native Americans and the bank
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Explain the constitutional issues arising over the issue of states’ rights
Guiding Questions
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How did changing attitudes and policies increase suffrage in the U.S.?
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How and why were Native Americans negatively affected by the growth of the U.S.?
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How did economic difference between sections lead to conflict? How was the conflict resolved?
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Why was there a conflict over the Bank of the U.S.? What effect did the conflict have?
Essential Vocabulary
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suffrage
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Democrats
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states’ rights
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Jacksonian
Democracy
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spoils system
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Indian Territory
Significant Events
doctrine of
nullification
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secession
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inflation
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depression
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Whig Party
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Indian Removal Act
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Worcester v. Georgia
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Trail of Tears
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Tariff of
Abominations
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Essential People
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Henry Clay
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John
Marshall
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John Quincy
Adams
Andrew
Jackson
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John C.
Calhoun
Martin Van
Buren
John Tyler
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William
Henry
Harrison
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Webster-Hayne
Debate
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Veto of the 2nd
National Bank
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Panic of 1837
Nullification Crisis
Dates to Remember
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Nicholas
Biddle
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Daniel
Webster
(Assignment dates are subject to change)
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GPERSIA Vocab (3 pics)—Thursday 02/06
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Jackson & Indian Removal—Friday 02/07
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Ch. 12 People—Monday 02/10
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Nullification Crisis—Wednesday 02/12
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Jackson and the Bank War—Thursday 02/13
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Geo Quiz List 3– Monday 02/17
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Ch. 12 Test—Wednesday 02/19