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Creating Presentations About Jackson’s Presidency Your group will bring to life two images from Andrew Jackson’s presidency. Your teacher will select one member of your group to represent a historical perspective from the images. Presentation 1: Jackson’s Inauguration Step 1: Circle the historical figure your group is assigned. Farmer on the Frontier
Banker from Philadelphia
Step 2: Discuss these questions. Make sure everyone in your group is prepared to answer them. • •
What hopes might he have for Jackson’s presidency? What fears might he have for Jackson’s presidency?
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If he had a chance to meet Jackson, what might he say to him? Would he think Jackson will promote democracy during his presidency? Why or why not?
Step 3: Discuss how the person who is chosen to present can represent the perspective of your assigned historical figure. Collect simple props to use during the presentation if needed. Presentation 2: The Trail of Tears Step 1: Circle the historical figure your group is assigned. Armed Soldier Escorting Cherokee People to Indian Territory Elderly Cherokee Woman on Horse Cherokee Warrior on Horse Cherokee Mother Walking
Cherokee Father Driving Wagon White Settler Living on Former Indigenous Land in Georgia (not pictured) Andrew Jackson (not pictured)
Cherokee Boy Carrying Dog Step 2: Discuss these questions. Make sure everyone in your group is prepared to answer them. • • • •
Why are Indigenous people being removed from their homelands? Would your historical figure think the policy of Indigenous removal is fair? Why or why not? How might this policy have changed their life? Would he or she think this policy promotes American democracy? Why or why not?
Step 3: Discuss how the person who is chosen to present can represent the perspective of your assigned historical figure. Collect simple props to use during the presentation if needed.
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