Hello everyone! Today we discussed Andrew Jackson and I explained that by next class, we will be debating whether Jackson was really a "man of the people" or if he greedily exanded the presidential powers for his own means.
In class, we also discussed two of the big issues during Jackson's presidency: the Nullification Crisis and the Bank Wars. We debated the theory of nullification and the effectiveness of the Second Bank of the United States.
For homework, you have two options. Your options are:
1.) Research a Congressional policy that has been a states' rights issue. Explain the policy and argue whether a specific state has the constitutional right to nullify the law.
2.) Imagine that Jackson was living in the present day and he was running for President against a current candidate. Write a speech about the various views that Jackson would have today and what he would say about the views of the other candidate. You must research various issues and a present presidential candidate.
Please email me if you have any questions. Have a great Presidential weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
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