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APUS Chapter 13b: Andrew Jackson (pp. 265 – 280)

1) How were the “Indians” to be treated, according to President Washington?

2) Describe the Cherokees as they existed by 1827 – were they “civilized?” If so, what evidence did Americans use to “prove” it?

3) What was Jackson’s response to the Cherokees’ court cases? How was he able to get away with his policies as outlined on pages 266-7?

4) What was De Tocqueville’s response on the top of page 266? Do you think he was reasonable? Why or why not?

5) On page 268 the Bank War Begins. Answer the question posed at the beginning of the second paragraph on that page: What made the Bank a monster in Jackson’s eyes?

6) Why did Jackson believe that the bank was unconstitutional?

7) Explain how Jackson buried “Biddle’s Bank.”

8) What did the “Pet” or “Wildcat” banks do once the BUS was gone? What were the consequences of their actions?

9) Describe the Whigs’ plan for victory in the 1836 election. Did it work?

10) What caused the Panic of 1837? How did President Van Buren try to cope with the economy? How well did that work?

11) Explain the “Divorce Bill.”