Interactive Timeline

Special Features

This section invites viewers to further explore the Jacksonian Era. The article "The Power of the Presidency" elaborates on the presidential tools that Andrew Jackson utilized in order to revolutionize the role of the presidency. And "The Legacy of Indian Removal" tells the story of removal and of the complex issues that impacted Native American populations. In addition, this section includes visual galleries of key images from the period and a set of interactive maps that show the evolution of the American nation during the Jacksonian Era and beyond.

	The Power of the Presidency Many of Jackson's actions as president would become common practice for future presidents. Here is a look at some of the necessary tools for a modern president.
	The Legacy of Indian Removal An article that examines the legacy of Indian removal and the complex issues that impacted Native Americans and reshaped the American landscape.
	Presidential Portrait Gallery A portrait gallery that illustrates the many sides of Andrew Jackson, the 7th president of the United States.
	Political Cartoon Gallery A visual tour of the political cartoons that reflect the socio-political landscape of 19th-century America.
	Indian Removal (Interactive Map) An interactive map that traces the history and the migrations of five tribes from their homeland to designated territory west of the Mississippi.
	Slavery (Interactive Map) An interactive map illustrating the growing divide between the free and slave states that was ultimately resolved by civil war.
	U.S. Expansion (Interactive Map) An interactive map that illustrates the dramatic growth of the American nation that occurred between 1810 - 1855.