The Presidency of Andrew Jackson came about in a transformative time in American politics. In the wake of the War of 1812 and the Monroe Doctrine, America was expanding at an ever increasing rate spurred by the purchase of new land and the expansion of industry. Andrew Jackson was the first of a new political party formed from the ashes of the Democratic-Republicans: The Democratic Party. The story of the rise of Andrew Jackson shows the new opinions and ideas that were shaping American politics at a time when the frontier was becoming the focus of the United States. Jackson’s decisions on key issues were instrumental in deciding the path the United States would follow in the coming years.
As a member of Jackson's Cabinet, you will be providing the President with vital advice that will help him get elected and run the United States in a way that meshes with his views. You will be the power behind the scenes that makes the nation run smoothly. Are you ready?
So What Do You Need to Learn Throughout the Process?
The following are the major topics that you are required to learn about in this period of American History
- Describe and explain the social, economic, and political effects of sterotyping, prejudice, racism, institutionalized racism, and instituitionalized discrimination.
- Explain how opportunities for civic participation expanded during the first half of the 19th century (1800s) including nominating conventions, expansion of the franchise (who can vote) and active campaigning.
- Analyze how contact between white settlers and American Indians resulted in treaties, land acquisitions, and Indian Removal
- Evaluate the role that Andrew Jackson played in restricting the rights of Native Americans during Indian Removal.