Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Andrew Jackson
A portrait of our seventh president, Andrew Jackson from 1829-1837. He was born in 1767 and died in 1845.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson (March 15, 1767 - June 8, 1845) was the seventh President of the United States (1829-1837).
Digital History
Digital History: Georgia and the Cherokees [Pdf]
The Cherokee nation was one of the Five Civilized Tribes in the Southeast. Read about their achievements, the state of Georgia's attempts to annex their lands, and ultimately, President Andrew Jackson's Indian Removal Bill. [pdf]
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Nat Turner's Rebellion
Learn the history of the short-lived slave revolt led by Nat Turner in 1831.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Mc Cormick Reaper
Read interesting facts about Cyrus McCormick, inventor of the mechanical horse-drawn reaper 1n 1831.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Texas Revolution
Overview and detailed facts about the Texas Revolution that resulted in the establishment of the Republic of Texas.
Ohio State University
Osu History Teaching Institute: Indian Removal
This activity looks at the process whereby a policy of assimilation gave way to one of overt removal under President Jackson.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Martin Van Buren
A collection of brief stories about Martin van Buren and his presidency, politics, "first hostess," and role during the Panic of 1837.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Claiming Victory From Defeat
A list of the reasons for the War of 1812 is followed by an overview of the important battles of the war and the terms of the treaty that ended it.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Battle on the Ballot: Political Outsiders in Us Presidential Elections
This exhibition explores the rich history of select individuals, parties, events, and movements that have influenced US presidential elections from the outside-outside Washington politics, outside the two-party system, and outside the...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Rachel Jackson
The wife of Andrew Jackson, the 7th President of the United States. She died two weeks after her husband won the election, and was never able to serve as First Lady.
Library of Congress
Loc: "I Do Solemnly Swear" Presidential Inauguration
This interactive site looks at presidential inaugurations from the first, George Washington to the present. Primary documents are included.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: The American Whig Party: Historical Background
A brief history of the American Whig Party, and changes to the government and democracy brought by Andrew Jackson's presidency.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: House Vote on the Bank Bill, 1832
A map of the United States showing the results of the House vote on the Bank Bill of 1832 during the presidency of Andrew Jackson. The bill was a re-chartering of the Second Bank of the United States, an institution vehemently opposed by...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: House Vote on the Force Bill, 1833
A map of the United States showing the results of the House vote on the Force Bill of 1833 during the presidency of Andrew Jackson. The map is keyed to show the areas of votes for or against the bill. The bill authorized Jackson to use...
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: James K. Polk
A summary of James Polk's life including comparisons and contrasts with Andrew Jackson.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Underground Railroad Map
Detailed Underground Railway map provides information on the free states and slave states and shows routes to freedom.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Lone Star Republic
Why did Mexico encourage settlement of Americans in Texas? Why did the Americans chafe under Mexican rule? Find out how this led to the Texas Revolution and the declaration of Texas as an independent country.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: The Final Showdown Texas Makes Its Choice
In 1845, Texas finally became part of the United States after years of violence, opposition, and political struggles. At this site, you can check out the text of the Ordinance of Annexation and other primary texts that will help you...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Rachel Jackson
The wife of Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States of America. She did not serve as First Lady due to poor health, instead their daughters stepped in.
PBS
James Knox Polk 1795 1849
This brief summary covers major aspects of Polk's presidency, including his support of Andrew Jackson's policies.
PBS
Pbs: The American Experience in the 1900s
This site presents a general picture of what life was like in the United States at the turn of the century. Content includes compelling images, information, and documents about American life.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: Indian Removal
In the 1830s, President Andrew Jackson pursued a policy of Indian Removal, forcing Native Americans living in Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi to trek hundreds of miles to territory in present-day Oklahoma.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Tennessee: The Hermitage
This plantation was the home of Andrew Jackson from 1804 until his death. He built the Greek Revival mansion house in 1819. Jackson served as President of the United States from 1829 to 1837.