Unit 4

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15A Thursday 3/2
Andrew Jackson DBQ, Part 1: Document Analysis
DIRECTIONS: Read the attached documents and complete the two-column notes.
Focus Question: How democratic was Andrew Jackson?

Main Idea Details

Doc A
How does this document help to
answer the focus question?
This document shows that Andrew Jackson
WAS // WAS NOT democratic because
1. What is more democratic, a Presidential Elector chosen by
L or by P? Explain.
2. According to this chart, was the method of electing a
president becoming more democratic during the Jackson
years? Why or why not? [Cite evidence for your answer.]

Depending on your argument (i.e., whether or not he was

democratic), you need to explain how the evidence shows he
did or did not meet at least one of the criteria for being
democratic:
Government actions reflect the voice wishes of the People
promotes social, political, and economic equality for all
(including equal OPPORTUNITY)

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Focus Question: How democratic was Andrew Jackson?
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Doc B
How does this document help to 1. What is Jacksons opinion on the qualifications to vote
answer the focus question? in the Territory of Florida in 1822?

This document shows that Andrew Jackson

WAS // WAS NOT democratic because

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Doc E
How does this document help to 1. Identify three details about Jackson and how he
answer the focus question? governs/leads from the image.
This document shows that Andrew Jackson

WAS // WAS NOT democratic because

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Focus Question: How democratic was Andrew Jackson?
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Doc F 1. What is Jacksons general opinion about the national bank?

How does this document help to
answer the focus question?

This document shows that Andrew Jackson


WAS // WAS NOT democratic because
2. What are two of Jacksons specific criticisms of the bank?

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Doc G
How does this document help to 1. What does US Senator Daniel Webster think about Jacksons
answer the focus question? bank message? (Does he support or oppose it?)
This document shows that Andrew Jackson

WAS // WAS NOT democratic because

2. What reasons does he give for his position?

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Focus Question: How democratic was Andrew Jackson?
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Doc H 1. For how long does Jackson believe an appointed official should
How does this document help to hold that office?
answer the focus question?

This document shows that Andrew Jackson


WAS // WAS NOT democratic because
2. Why does Jackson feel it is good to limit the terms of
government office holders?

Main Idea Details

Doc I 1. What did Samuel Swartout, Jacksons appointee for the

How does this document help to collector (government official who oversees business
answer the focus question? transactions) of the Port of New York do?
This document shows that Andrew Jackson


WAS // WAS NOT democratic because



2. Does the Swartout case strengthen or weaken Jacksons
argument on rotating official appointments to government
office(what he talks about in Doc H, question 2)? Explain.
Jacksons endorsement of Swartout _______________________his argument
because

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Focus Question: How democratic was Andrew Jackson?
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Doc K 1. What are THREE complaints that the author has against
How does this document help to Jackson and Indian Removal?
answer the focus question?

This document shows that Andrew Jackson

WAS // WAS NOT democratic because

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Doc L
How does this document help to 1. According to the map, what happened to the Choctaw,
answer the focus question? Cherokee, and Creek people in the 1830s and 40s?
This document shows that Andrew Jackson

WAS // WAS NOT democratic because

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Focus Question: How democratic was Andrew Jackson?
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Doc N 1. What was he asking the Free Coloured Inhabitants of

How does this document help to Louisiana to do?
answer the focus question?

This document shows that Andrew Jackson

WAS // WAS NOT democratic because

2. When and under what condition (i.e., during what event) did
Jackson make this written appeal?

3. To which African Americans did this appeal apply?

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Doc O
How does this document help to 1. How many slaves did Jackson own during the years of his
answer the focus question? presidency?
This document shows that Andrew Jackson

WAS // WAS NOT democratic because

2. Can a man be both a slave holder and a supporter of

democracy? Why or why not?

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