Discussion

Andrew Jackson is sometimes presented as a man of questionable honor, one who was cruel to certain people-groups and abusive of his authority. While this is definitely part of the picture, Jackson has left a legacy that some historians find positive, even admirable. He was considered the “people’s president” and the “representative of the common man.”

Discuss both the positive and negative influences and legacies of Jackson’s administration. Was he a “common man”? How does the period of time in which the person lives affect his view of Jackson?

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Document Analysis

Choose one of the primary source document and one corresponding images from any chapter in this Unit and write a 600 word (minimum) analysis, answering the following questions:

· Provide the Context of the documents (What historical circumstances were they created in and why?)

· What is the significance of these documents (What is their meaning to American history)

· Why did you choose to connect this document with this image?document analysis and discussion