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Expansion, Nationalism & Sectionalism · Weeks 10-18

Jackson's Presidency: Bank War & Nullification Crisis

Investigate Andrew Jackson's conflicts with the National Bank and the Nullification Crisis.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze Jackson's reasons for opposing the Second Bank of the United States.
  2. Explain the concept of nullification and its challenge to federal authority.
  3. Evaluate whether Jackson's actions strengthened or weakened the power of the presidency.

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Eco.1.6-8C3: D2.Civ.6.6-8
Grade: 8th Grade
Subject: American History
Unit: Expansion, Nationalism & Sectionalism
Period: Weeks 10-18

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