Jacksonian Era

This multiple unit bundle covers US history from the ratification of the Constitution up to the start of the Civil War. This is a “warts and all” examination of this period of history; it is both a story of triumph and tragedy as well as one...

This bundle includes vocabulary quizzes for: Exploration & Colonization, Constitution, Early Republic, Age of Jackson, Industrialization & Reform, Westward Expansion, Sectionalism, Civil War, and Reconstruction. Created by Melissa Neely - Visit...

Whole Class/Small Group Activity: OPTIC over the Jackson inauguration PaintingStation 1: Jackson/Calhoun conversation on the Nullification Crisis/Tariff of AbominationsStation 2: Indian Removal Act Document AnalysisStation 3: Worcester v...

This interactive Jeopardy game includes names and descriptors of 31 important people in U.S. History. Individuals included are from Colonization, American Revolution, Westward Expansion, Industrial Revoution, Civil War & Reconstruction, &...

Help your students prepare for the 8th grade U.S. History STAAR exam with Heads up! Students will help each other review key ideas from each unit while playing this engaging game. It’s so much fun, they won’t even know they are studying!...

Who are the “good guys” and who are the “bad guys?” Delve into the conflicts between the Native Americans and white settlers over land ownership in the 1800s. Students must determine who are the “good guys” and who are...

Students will delve into the question of who is responsible for the imagery of Native Americans. The lesson begins with students completing a Warm Up activity that questions the background knowledge of the class pertaining to Native Americans and their...

Students will delve into the prevailing issue of stereotypes that still surround Native Americans. Students will analyze four political cartoons to identify misconceptions, generalizations and stereotypes of American Indians. The lessons begins with a...

Created by Erika Moreland - Visit My Store Ready to take a step back in history to meet notable people who have had positive influences throughout history? Or, meet some of the famous people of today who are creating history in positive manners? If so,...

This series of political cartoons includes In Memoriam - our civil service as it was, King Andrew I, and The Downfall of Mother Bank. The cartoons focus on Jackson's presidency and perceived abuses of power: the spoils system, vetoing the charter of the...

The Downfall of Mother Bank was created by Edward Williams Clay in 1833 and is evidence of Andrew Jackson's popularity in destroying the Second Bank of the United States. Jackson's veto of the Bank's charter did have serious repercussions on the American...

King Andrew I was created in 1833 and is a commentary on the perceived abuses of power committed by Andrew Jackson during his presidency. The download includes the following: 1. A PowerPoint - complete with discussion notes for each slide - that...