Socratic Seminar Ticket
October 03, 2016
Directions: Answer the questions below to assist your ability to participate. Ticket must
be
COMPLETE if you plan to participate. Remember to cite work!
Essential Question: Was Andrew Jackson a successful (good) president?
1.
What can you assume about Andrew
Jackson from the outcome of the 1824
Election? Explain with evidence.
2.
How would you describe Jackson’s
strengths and attributes? Weaknesses?
3. Explain Jackson’s views on democracy?
Did his views/actions advance or hinder
the goals of Montesquieu? Explain.
4. Explain Jackson’s position on the National
Bank. Be thorough.
5. Explain Jackson’ position on Native
Americans? Be thorough.
6. Why do you think the American people
(during his time) loved him so much?
Provide specific reasoning?
7.
Knowing what we currently know about Andrew Jackson, do you think today’s public would
elect him for president? Explain.
8. What were Andrew Jackson’s position on
diversity? (Race, Gender and/or
Nationality)
9. How did Andrew Jackson justify the
Indian Removal Act?
10. Do you think Andrew Jackson should be removed from the $20 bill? Explain.
Materials You May Use:
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Your Text book
CW#22
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Read Jacksonian Democracy (You MUST use)
Slate magazine entitled, “Kick Andrew Jackson off the $20 Bill” by Jillian Keenan.
Andrew Jackson-Good Evil and the Presidency PBS Documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGfxyeuy8u8