Jacksonian Democracy “Meeting of the Minds”
Objective:
The student will be able to analyze the different points of view in regard to the Jacksonian era. There are TWO major topic areas which consist of Civil Rights/Democracy and the American Economy.
Each student will select one of the names listed below, research that individual, and be able to discuss his or her opinion(s) on the events of the era (years: 1824-1844). This “Meeting” will require you to work alone.
The “Meeting” will discuss the Jacksonian Era from the various viewpoints. Through the discussion, students will share opinions, analyze various view points, and debate the issues of the day.
Each student is required to create a 5-10 slide Power Point Presentation briefly introducing your person/character and explaining your thoughts/opinions related to the Jacksonian Era.
Topics to be covered are:
· in the area of Civil Rights/Democracy:
states’ rights, nullification (compact theory), the Indian “problem,” and reform;
· in the area of the American Economy: the bank issue, presidential veto power, and westward expansion.
You might have to make inferences. State why you take the stand you do on the various issues. You could also select additional issue(s) of the Jacksonian Era.
YOU ARE ALSO TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
-you will need to address each of these questions on a separate Ppt slide:
1) A relevant question asked to the “meeting” in general.
2) A relevant question asked to someone who holds the opposite opinion your character holds.
3) A relevant opinion question asked about an issue your character felt strongly about.
4) Provide a placard (with a picture of your individual with a name) to display
VALUE: 50 points.
Individuals:
2 / Andrew Jackson Liam / 11 / John Marshall Dominic / 19 / Robert Y. Hayne Maria
3 / Black Hawk Nidhi / 12 / John Quincy Adams Aanand / 20 / Roger B. Taney Brendan
4 / Daniel Webster Devin / 13 / John Tyler Emily / 21 / Sam Houston Alex
5 / Davy Crockett Fareeha / 14 / Joseph Smith Anshula / 22 / Stephen F. Austin Natalie
6 / Dorothea Dix Sara / 15 / Martin VanBuren Ashley / 23 / Susan B. Anthony Alexa
7 / Eliz. Cady Stanton Archana / 16 / Nicholas Biddle Madhav / 24 / William Henry Harrison Zack
8 / Henry Clay Kira / 17 / Osceola Nachiket / 25 / William Lloyd Garrison Andrew
9 / John C. Calhoun Matthew