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Performance Level Descriptors and Assessment Alignment Unit 6- Growth: The Age of Jackson Level I Descriptor: Identify significant individuals, events, and issues in U.S. history Andrew Jackson: 7th President; war hero from the Battle of New Orleans (1812), known as “Old Hickory.” Lost the election of 1824 despite having the most popular and electoral votes due to what was known as the “corrupt bargain.” Ran again and won election in 1828 as the first President from the Democratic Party (won re-election in 1832). While President, he broke and established many precedents, such as using the veto for his personal agenda (rather than just issues of constitutionality), opposing the national bank, using the “spoils system” for government appointments, & representing the “common man” as President (as opposed to all of the “I was raised to be a leader” kind of guys before him). He also eliminated the national debt (sounds good, but has fall out!) and aggressively pursues the removal of Native tribes from eastern lands in the name of growth and expansion (more on that later!) Martin Van Buren: 8th President; known as “The Wizard;” Founder of the Democratic Party; Vice-President to Jackson and his successor as President. Defeated in re-election attempt by Whig (anti-Jackson) candidate William Henry Harrison, in large part because of the Crisis of 1837, which was largely Jackson’s fault. John Quincy Adams: 6th President (and first to be related to another); won the election of 1824 after a runoff in the House thanks to Henry Clay’s support (known as the “corrupt bargain”) John C. Calhoun: well-traveled politician (meaning he had lots of different positions) from South Carolina, best known for the Nullification Crisis Henry Clay: became Secretary of State under JQA as part of the supposed “corrupt bargain.” Developed the American System/Plan, which required the government to play a role in the economic development of the nation through 1) tariffs 2) federal spending on transportation projects 3) a national bank to be a financial standard and strength Daniel Webster: Northern lawyer and politician (NH) known for his oratory (speaking ability); a leader in the Whig Party who made a name for himself based on his Constitutional knowledge and defense before the Supreme Court Level I Descriptor: Define major social studies terminology Corrupt Bargain: the supposed deal struck in the runoff in the election of 1824 (between Jackson & JQA) where Clay’s support would go to JQA to win the election, in exchange for his appointment as Secretary of State (then considered the stepping stone to the Presidency) Nullification/ nullify: the belief in the right to, or the action of refusing to recognize a federal law Precedent: an action or decision that is later used as an example, or to justify a similar action or decision; an established custom or practice Spoils System: the practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs States’ rights: (based on the Tenth Amendment) the theory that rights not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution remain with the states (in other words, the states each get to decide unless the Constitution specifically says that the national does) Tariff: a tax imposed by the government on goods imported from another country Performance Level Descriptors and Assessment Alignment Unit 6- Growth: The Age of Jackson Level I Descriptor: Recognize major historical points of reference 1824- John Quincy Adams elected President by the “corrupt bargain” 1828- Andrew Jackson and the new Democratic Party wins the Presidency 1837- economic recession known as the Crisis of 1837 (created largely by Jackson’s attempts to pay off the national debt) 1838-39- Trail of Tears: the forced removal of Cherokees from their homelands in the east Level II Descriptor: Explain the political development of the United States, including the influence of historical documents, significant individuals, representative government, constitutional principles, the amendment process, and the ideals of citizenship TEKS Assessment Alignment: (8.5F) Explain the impact of the election of Andrew Jackson, including expanded suffrage Foundational TEKS: (8.1A) identify the major eras and events in U.S. history through 1877, including…the Age of Jackson… (8.5C) explain the origin and development of American political parties Level II Descriptor: Analyze the causes & effects of the Civil War including slavery, the development of sectionalism, states’ rights, & Reconstruction TEKS Assessment Alignment: (8.17B) Explain constitutional issues arising over the issue of states' rights, including the Nullification Crisis and the Civil War. Foundational TEKS: (8.1A) identify the major eras and events in U.S. history through 1877, including…the Age of Jackson… (8.5B) summarize arguments regarding protective tariffs, taxation, and the banking system (8.7A) analyze the impact of tariff policies on sections of the United States before the Civil War (8.7D) identify the provisions and compare the effects of congressional conflicts and compromises prior to the Civil War, including the roles of John Quincy Adams, John C. Calhoun, Henry Clay, and Daniel Webster Level II Descriptor: Describe the economic, political, and social factors associated with U.S. expansion TEKS Assessment Alignment: (8.5G) analyze the reasons for the removal and resettlement of Cherokee Indians during the Jacksonian era, including the Indian Removal Act, Worcester v. Georgia, and the Trail of Tears Foundational TEKS: (8.23C) Identify ways conflicts between people from various racial, ethnic, and religious groups were resolved