Jackson

Introduction to former president Andrew Jackson



OBJECTIVE: SWBAT Define and Evaluate **nullification** in the conflict over States' Rights.

DO NOW 4/8/11:
 * **Create** a new Page in your Wiki called **Jackson**
 * Copy and Paste this Question in the Page:
 * Under what circumstances, if any, can a State reject a Federal Law? Why do you say this?
 * A state can rejectc federal law if the isn't in the jurisdiction of the federal government. The state government is given certain responsibilities by the constitution and so is the Federal government. The federal government can not overstep their boundary. the states rights are stated in the tenth amendment. It says that powers not granted to the state or the federal government are reserved for the state government.

Mini-Lesson: Instructions: Who, What, When, Where, and Why
 * Use text book pages 249 and 250 to complete a Who, What, When Where, Why (is it significant?) of **The Hayne-Webster Debate.** Post your answers in the Jackson Page.
 * **Log on** to G-Mail. Pair/Share your answers using Google chat.
 * **Revise your work in Red** if you changed your Who, What, When Where, Why (is it significant?)
 * Who:
 * Robert Hayne South Carolina Senator, Daniel Webster Massachusetts Senator
 * What:
 * An argument over nulification and state laws.
 * When:
 * 1830,
 * Where:
 * Senate house
 * Why:
 * Because the topic of state law over federal law was pretty big. Hayne believed that a states right to nullification would be a righful way for it to go against the government. Webster believed in "Liberty and Union." He believed that states should not have such a power as nullification.


 * **Go back to your DO NOW**.
 * Did you change your opinion? If so, edit your DO NOW in RED.
 * My opinion has not changed about the subject
 * **Write a Summary**of the Hayne Webster Debate- the most famous Debate in Senate History- using and underlining key terms.
 * Must use: __nullification__
 * **Must include an //evaluation// of the debate. In other words, do you believe that nullification is warranted? - this is the left-side thinking that would be included in a 2 CN notes format.**
 * The Hayne-Webster debate was a famous historical event in the history of the US Senate. This debate was argued by Daniel Webster and Robert Hayne. The main focus of the debate was nullification with states and the federal government. Webster sided with the federal government and Hayne with the state government. Hayne believed that if the states were given power to nullify federal actions that it would be a fair way to go against the government. Webster believed that the states should be unified and that states should not have the power to nullify a law. I think nullification should be warranted only under certain instances. It depends on what the law is and if the constitution has specified if its the federal governments job or state governments job.

If you use the on-line text book pages 260-261 at my.hrw.com so you can zoom, so you may want to do that, but you are not required.
 * Document-Based Investigation:**

 In his time, Andrew Jackson was an extremely popular president. The public generally supported his policies and his expansion of power. During the nullification crisis, Jackson threatened to send troops to South Carolina if necessary to force it to obey federal law. The song “Jackson and the Nullifiers” became a popular tune in the 1830's. These Southern men declined it, But soon they found they were unarmed, And petitioned to sign it. Sing Yankee doodle doodle doo, Yankee doodle dandy, Now like the snake torpid in a brake [lazy in a marsh], They think Nullification it is handy. Without their trade we are not afraid, But we can live in peace and plenty, But if to arms they sound alarms, They may find it not so handy. Sing Yankee doodle doodle doo, Sing Yankee doodle dandy, For Jackson he is wide awake, He says the Union is so handy. Our country’s cause, our country’s laws, We ever will defend, Sir, And if they do not gain applause, My song was never penned, Sir. So sound the trumpet, beat the drum, Play Yankee doodle dandy, We Jackson boys will quickly come, And be with our rifles handy. || 2.**Analyze** In the song, southern men are depicted as favoring nullification. What lines in the song express the opposite view?
 * Document 1**
 * [[image:http://my.hrw.com/images/points/1.gif caption="external image 1.gif"]] ||
 * When we our glorious Constitution form’d,
 * [[image:http://my.hrw.com/images/points/1.gif caption="external image 1.gif"]] ||
 * [[image:http://my.hrw.com/images/points/1.gif caption="external image 1.gif"]] ||
 * DOCUMENT 1 TASKS:**
 * Copy, Paste and Answer the following questions in your wiki Page Jackson**
 * 1. Identify.** Refer to Document 1. According to the song, what were the people willing to do to show their support for Jackson?
 * According to the song the people were willing to defend the country, it's laws, and Jackson. They were willing to take arms the need ever arise.
 * The lines " Without their trade we are not afraid, But we can live in peace and plenty..."


 * Document 2**

2. **Elaborate** What do you think was the cartoonist's Point of View? Explain your answer.
 * DOCUMENT 2 TASKS:**
 * Copy, Paste and Answer the following questions in tyour wiki Page Jackson**
 * 1. Identify.** Refer to Document 2. To whom is Jackson being compared in this image?
 * Jackson is being compared to King George III in this picture.
 * The cartoonist's point of view about this picture was that Jackson was working to destroy the government and that he was not a good president. In the cartoon the artist drew the founding documents of this country ripped up on the ground which to me signified that the artist of this drawing was under the impression that Jackson wanted to destroy the foundation on which America was built

 A hydra is a mythological beast whose heads grow back when cut off. In this cartoon, the heads of the hydra are representions of political figures. 1. **Identify** Refer to Document 3. Who does the cartoonist seem to support in this image? 2. **Interpret** Why do you think Nicholas Biddle is shown as the biggest head of the hydra? 3. Complete the APPARTS Chart on Document 3. [|APPARTS ANALYSIS CHART.doc]. On the bottom of the chart, Identify the artist's Point of View.
 * Document 3**
 * [[image:http://my.hrw.com/ss2/ss06_07_08/student/images/hsush/husfns_fn/us07fs_c07dbi001p.jpg height="437" caption="Political cartoon Credit: The Granger Collection, New York"]] ||
 * DOCUMENT 3 TASKS:**
 * Copy, Paste and Answer the following questions in tyour wiki Page Jackson**
 * DOCUMENT 3 TASKS:**
 * Copy, Paste and Answer the following questions in tyour wiki Page Jackson**
 * Copy, Paste and Answer the following questions in tyour wiki Page Jackson**
 * The cartoonist seems to be in support of Andrew Jackson. He makes it appear as if Jackson is some kind of powerful being who can fight off all those who are rebelling the government and his ideals.
 * He might have been the biggest rebel that fought against Jackson. Also he may have proved to be a really big threat to Jackson.

Work:


 * Document-Based Essay:**
 * Consider the question below, AND your original postition you answered for the Do Now.
 * F**orm a thesis statement**. (Should be in your wiki)
 * Using **evidence** from Documents 1, 2, and 3, **create an outline of a short essay.** (Should be in your wiki)
 * **Write a short essay** supporting your position. (Attach to your wiki)


 * Question: How did Andrew Jackson change the power of the presidency? AND was this justified according to the Constitution?**

You will be assessed according to the following rubric:

[|CORE Rubric HIGH School Open Response--June 09.doc]

Work:

Thesis Statement: Andrew Jackson changed the power of the presidency by being the first to excerise his right to veto a bill. His acts were in fact justified by the constitution through the powers given to him by the constitution.

P1. Intro: the thesis. Aldo state that the constitution gave Jackson the right to it. Also introduce the trail of tears and say that this event was constitutional.

P2. Talk about the Trail of Tears. The moving of the Native Amrericans was not constitutional but it was also in the best interests of the country at the time. This shows how Jackson changed the power of the residency because he helped pass the bill that allowed all this through the congress who signed it.

P3. Talk About what a veto is and tell how Jackson used it for the second national bank. Also talk about the background of the second national bank and talk about how North Carolina was involved in it. Also make mention of the necessary and proper clause.

P.4 Sum up whole essay. Restate theisis. Say that Jackson changed the power of the presidency through the veto and his strict contructionist views.

__**My Essay:**__