Changes in voting qualifications and participation, the election of Andrew Jackson, and the formation of the Democratic Party"”due largely to the organizational skills of Martin Van Buren"”all contributed to making the election of 1828 and Jackson's presidency a watershed in the evolution of the American political system.

This is a remix of a previous source: https://goopenva.org/courses/the-1828-campaign-of-andrew-jackson-and-the-growth-of-party-politics

"Making Connections" section has been added.

Changes in voting qualifications and participation, the election of Andrew Jackson, and the formation of the Democratic Party"”due largely to the organizational skills of Martin Van Buren"”all contributed to making the election of 1828 and Jackson's presidency a watershed in the evolution of the American political system.

This is a remix of a previous source: https://goopenva.org/courses/the-1828-campaign-of-andrew-jackson-and-the-growth-of-party-politics

"Making Connections" section has been added.

Students will read two articles written by historians, describing the legacy of Andrew Jackson's presidency. Upon completion of the readings, students will then assume the role of attorney for Jackson and write an opening argument either in support of Jackson's actions as president or opposing them.

 Before the 13th Amendment officially ended slavery in the United States, free and enslaved African Americans fought for their liberty, society’s recognition of their humanity, and the promise of equality. A variety of methods were used by enslaved African Americans to resist the conditions they experienced while in bondage. In this lesson plan, students will learn about three individuals whose actions are a representation of the bravery of African Americans who fought for their freedom and equality.