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Aim: Did Andrew Jackson advance or inhibit the cause of democracy? Do Now:

HW Quiz

According to the video clip, how was Andrew Jackson a common man?What was Jacksonian Democracy?How did Jackson feel about the National Bank?What did you learn about Andrew Jackson?

Think-Pair-Share

Andrew Jackson is often described as a Democratic Autocrat. What does this mean?What does it tell you about Jacksons presidency?

Andrew Jackson: a Democrat or an Autocrat???

The people rule!

I am King! I rule!

Task: in your pairs, complete the graphic organizer.

Exit Ticket: Did Andrew Jackson advance or inhibit the cause of democracy?

Prevent, get in the wayExpand, increase

System of government where all citizens have a voice in the decisions made by the government. Did Andrew Jackson advance or inhibit the cause of democracy?