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King Andrew And His Critics

For Students 6th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the Andrew Jackson and his critics. A short answer question is included as well.
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President Jackson, the Cherokee and Indian Removal

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Indian Removal Act lesson, students examine the act and discuss the implications of moving the Cherokee. Students...
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Indian Removal: The Cherokees, Jackson, and the “Trail of Tears”

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine executive power. In this Indian Removal lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the "Trail of Tears". Pupils respond to discussion questions regarding the lecture.
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PPT
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The Election of 1840

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Entertaining political cartoons, campaign songs, and slogans are sprinkled throughout this presentation, which details the Presidential Election of 1840. Teachers can bring their own discussion topics to the slideshow with references to...
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The Jessie Jackson Campaign

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore an African American's presidential campaign. In teams, students create a campaign for their presidential candidate. They create political ads and plan campaign strategies. Students are simulate jobs such as a campaign...
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Understanding James Madison The Father of the Constitution

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research James Madison and create a table of his strengths and weaknesses. In this James Madison instructional activity, students read Jean Fritz's, The Great Little Madison, while developing their research skills, vocabulary...
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Cadron Settlement and the Trail of Tears

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the reason for removal of the Cherokee and other Indian nations. They map the water route of the Trail of Tears from its origination in the east and through the Arkansas River Valley to Indian Territory.
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Pace University

Jacksonian Democracy

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Jacksonian Democracy ... a total success or a complete failure? Young academics examine Jacksonian Democracy, including the concept of the supremacy of the federal government and the forced relocation of Native Americans. Scholars...
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The Election Is in the House: The Presidential Election of 1824

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read an account of the election from the Journal of the House of Representatives, analyze archival campaign materials, and use an interactive online activity to develop a better understanding of the election of 1824 and its...
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Interactive
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James K. Polk

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about James K. Polk. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet. 
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Jacksonian America and the Indian Removal Act of 1830

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students utilize primary sources to explore the national climate concerning Native American Indians during the Andrew Jackson administration. They are presented with opinions for and against the Indian Removial Act of 1830 as they...
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Native Lands: Indians in Georgia , Losing Ground: Removal, 1802-1838

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students investigate the removal of the Creek Indians from Georgia. Students read the story of the Creek removal from Georgia, locate sites mentioned on a map, and create a related timeline. Students share their thoughts on the Creek...
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Interactive
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Westward Expansion (1807-1912)

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history activity, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the Westward Expansion in the United States. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive activity.
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President Notebook

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers make presidential notebooks which they add to throughout the year. They arrange information about each president into an informational chapter.
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President Jackson's Indian Removal Act and the Native American Perspective, Trail of Tears

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders review President Jackson's policy towards the Native Americans. They receive a handout "Samuel's Memory" to read. The link to this handout is not included in the lesson. Students fill out a multiple perspectives chart.
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The Campaign of 1840: The Candidates

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students compare and contrast William Henry Harrison and Martin Van Buren as candidates for president. They explain why the Whigs wanted to find a candidate in the mold of former president Andrew Jackson and discuss whether Harrison fit...
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Bismarck Public Schools

Chapter 9 Review WKST

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Here is a traditional multiple-choice, true/false, and fill-in-the-blank assessment on the presidency of James Monroe in the United States. It was designed to supplement a particular textbook chapter, but could be used to assess learning...
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Yours and My Trail of Tears

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the Trail of Tears. In this United States history lesson, students identify the reason for removing the Cherokee Nation and role play a modern day situation similar to the Indian Removal Act. Students reflect their...
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Events Leading to the Indian Removal 1830-1832

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider the effects of Indian Removal on the Cherokee Nation. In this American history lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding the Indian Removal Act of 1830. Students write short stories that detail the...
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The Battle for New Orleans

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Battle for New Orleans activity, students read a 3 page article on the battle and then answer 10 true or false statements referring to the article.
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Worksheet
Central Bucks School District

Making Generalizations

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Being able to recognize patterns, craft generalizations, and draw conclusions based on information in a text passage are essential critical thinking skills. Encourage learners to hone these skills with a worksheet that asks them to read...
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Thomas Jefferson

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders recall the names of the first two presidents of the United States and identify the man who became the third. They compose an epitaph for Thomas Jefferson.
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The Election Is in the House: Was There a Corrupt Bargain?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students take a stand, supported by evidence, on whether there was a "corrupt bargain" between Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams.
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Who Gets the Job?

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students explore the process for presedential Cabinet appointments. They determine common characteristics found in members of the Cabinet.

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