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During the presidency of Andrew Jackson, the United States experienced a number of pivotal political, economic, and social transformations. The materials found on this Web site were developed to promote understanding of these changes and their impact on the nation. Utilizing an extensive list of primary source documents, secondary resources, images, and video clips, the ANDREW JACKSON PBS Web site provides traditional lessons plans and two WebQuests for both middle school and high school classrooms.

National Standards

The Jacksonian Era holds a key position in the years between the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. The National Center for History in Schools at UCLA outlines national standards that apply to the major themes of the times, including Indian removal policies, regional economic developments, changes in American democracy, and continued tensions surrounding the issue of slavery.

	Lesson Plans This Web site includes a pair of two-day lesson plans for middle and high school students. Using a variety of resources and instructional strategies, including web activity homework assignments, these lessons address two major questions: why is Andrew Jackson important and what are the key controversies of his presidency? A more comprehensive set of lessons, including Advanced Placement resources, can be found on the Andrew Jackson Educators DVD-ROM. Middle School Lessons: (2 days) High School Lessons: (2 days) Extension Ideas Homework Assignments
	Webquests The WebQuests, written for this Web site, reflect a more creative approach to covering Andrew Jackson. The first asks students to organize a museum exhibit that symbolizes Andrew Jackson's legacy. The second asks students to defend or attack Jackson's placement on the twenty-dollar bill. Both WebQuests have been cross-posted on QuestGarden, a WebQuest development Web site, allowing for teachers to modify or customize the activities. WebQuest 1: Organize an Andrew Jackson Museum Exhibit WebQuest 2: Should Andrew Jackson be on the Twenty-dollar Bill?
	Andrew Jackson: An American President Historian Daniel Feller chronicles Jackson's life and achievements in this detailed article. It has been divided by topic for easy student reference. Feller is a Professor of History at the University of Tennessee, Editor of The Papers of Andrew Jackson, and Director of the Center for Jacksonian America at the University of Tennessee. A Life in Brief Life Before the Presidency Campaigns and Elections Domestic Policy Foreign Affairs Life After the Presidency Family Life American Franchise Jacksonian Democratic Party Impact and Legacy
	Educator's Toolkit DVD-ROM The Andrew Jackson Educator's Toolkit DVD-ROM contains all of the resources available on the Web site and much more. In addition to high-resolution video clips, the DVD-ROM includes week-long curriculum guides and lesson plans, instructional resources for Advanced Placement United States History teachers, additional primary sources, and a bank of multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. Frequently Asked Questions Report a Problem Purchase the Educator's Toolkit DVD-ROM
	Resources This Web site provides teachers and students with one of the most comprehensive sets of Andrew Jackson related resources currently available on the Internet. Over two hours of video from the Andrew Jackson: Good, Evil, and the Presidency have been included, along with multiple primary source documents, images, additional links, articles, and a glossary. Primary Sources for Lessons Video Web sites Glossary