The Impeachment of Andrew Jackson
Chapter 8 Essay
Directions:
Use your notes, vocabulary, and textbook to gather the information needed to
complete the essay question below. Be sure to include an introduction with
thesis statement, body paragraphs, and a conclusion that summarizes your
essay and supports your thesis statement. Any sources of information used
must be cited.
Task:
In class we have been investigating whether President Andrew Jackson could
have been impeached for his actions during his time in office. For this essay
you are to state whether you DO or DO NOT believe Jackson should have
been impeached on any of the three charges. You must support your position
with factual historical information. The three charges against Jackson were:
 "Indictment" 1:
o President Jackson has violated the separation of powers in his
actions to destroy the Bank of the United States
 "Indictment" 2:
o President Jackson violated states’ rights in his dealings with South
Carolina in the nullification crisis
 "Indictment" 3:
o President Jackson violated laws, treaties, and court orders in his
dealings with Native Americans