Chapter+7+From+Nationalism+to+Sectionalism

__** March 14, 2011: **__ Do Now: How do we celebrate the 4th of July today? Compare with picture on P. 236-237: People go see fireworks and have barbecues in order to celebrate the 4th of July. Comparing: They have flags and are wearing a lot of blue and white.

Frayer Model for Nationalism & Sectionalism:

__** March 16, 2011: **__

The purpose of the bank was to regulate state banks which grew rapidly.
 * __What was the purpose of the bank?__

Jackson opposed the Second Bank of the United States because he thought that the Constitution did not give Congress the authority to create it in the first place. (Strict constructionist)
 * __Why did Jackson oppose the Second Bank of the United States?__

Jackson's opponents introduced a bill to renew the Bank's charter (it was right before Jackson's re-election).
 * __What did Jackson's opponents do to hurt his chances of being re-elected as president?__

The Second Bank of the United States became reduced to another state bank; he takes the money in the Second Bank and dispersed the money to other banks, and they were called "pet banks" because it was loyal to Jackson.
 * __What did the Second Bank of the United States become after Jackson's second term as president?__

I see/It Means Picture on P. 249 -An old man trying to attack the monster -A boy; looks like he is being choked -A bed & candle to the very right of the old man & boy || -The national bank -Symbolizes Jackson trying to defeat the national bank, but then the more he tries to kill the monster, more heads grow back. -Shows that they are being "attacked" when they least expect it || __ States' Rights: __ giving more power to the states rather than to the national government; states having more power over national govt.
 * I see... || It Mean... ||
 * -A monster, serpent

I favor giving more power to the federal government because it shows that we are all united, and that we can follow the same laws. If we were to give more power to the states, the country would be divided and technically be their own, individual countries. Also, there would be much disagreements.
 * __Do you favor giving more power to the states or to the federal government? Why?__

Some things that the states control that the federal government can't is sales' tax, to a certain extent; gay marriage, driving laws, law enforcements, schools, etc.
 * __What examples can you think of that involve the concept of states' rights? What can states control that the federal government does not?__

__** March 17, 2011: **__

P. 245 - Reading Focus Question #1-3 1.) __What path led to Andrew Jackson’s presidency?__ Andrew Jackson practiced law, became a successful land owner, served in a variety of offices, became commander of the U.S. army, and was known as the "Hero of New Orleans". -rambunctious, roaring, rollicking, mischievous, good relations with the people.

2.) __How did the Indian Removal Act lead to the Trail of Tears?__ The Indian Removal Act lead to the Trail of Tears because as the Native Americans were leaving their homeland, they had to face a devastating journey 800 miles to the west of the Mississippi River into Indian Territory. Their journey was known as the "Trail of Tears" because they suffered so much, and thousands died. -They were forced to leave their land

3.) __Why was the national bank a source of controversy?__ The national bank was a source of controversy because some Americans wanted the bank (loose constructionists), and other Americans strongly opposed the national bank(strict constructionists) and they thought that the Constitution didn't give Congress the power to create a bank in the first place.

__Notes:__ Sovereignty --> having authority over an area (geographically)

States Sovereignty --> states have the right to prevent the application of programs and regulation of the federal govt. (laws)

1818 --> Congress passed a tariff (a tax on a specific item) on British goods --> Tariff is raised in 1824 & 1828

North :D (happy) -->industrialized; want all Americans to buy American goods

South ]': (sad) --> agriculture; forced to buy more expensive American goods (British goods = cheaper)

John Calhoun (vice president of Andrew Jackson): - Says that any state could nullify or reject any law passed by Congress (i.e tariff law) that the state thought violated the Constitution or was not in the best interests of the states.

__Nullification Theory __: Concept that states have the right to reject federal law

<span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-repeat: no-repeat; display: block; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">__**HOMEWORK**__: Open Response on Andrew Jackson; Was he an effective president? Why or why not? REDO(April, 2011): In 1828, Andrew Jackson became the seventh president of the United States of America and led America to prosperity. Andrew Jackson was an effective president because whatever he wanted, he got it. Since he was so close with the people, he had many supporters that consisted of ordinary workers and poor farmers and his supporters were called the Democratic Party. When Jackson became president, he lifted a few restrictions and now allowed poor people to vote, and they strongly supported Jackson. The expansion of voting rights was known as Jacksonian Democracy. Jackson changed much of the government and although he might've faced much criticism for a few things that he did, like the spoils system (replaced some of his officials with his supporters), Jackson still followed through with his plan and succeeded. When Jackson proposed the Indian Act Removal, Congress approved it after some convincing. Even though the Indian Removal Act led to the Trail of Tears (where thousands of Native Americans died), Jackson accomplished what he intended to do. He was able to remove the "five civilized tribes" from the south, and move them to Indian territory which was in the west. During Jackson's presidency, he accomplished so much in his ways, and it made him an effective president. He was able to follow through with his many plans, both for the worse and the better.

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__**<span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-repeat: no-repeat; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">March 28, 2011: **__ <span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-repeat: no-repeat; display: block; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">**__HOMEWORK:__** <span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-repeat: no-repeat; display: block; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> __**April 1, 2011:**__ Do Now: How do you begin writing an essay? What is the first thing you do?To begin an essay, you start with either an engaging opening, or a sophisticated topic sentence. You could also restate the question to start your essay.-Introduce topic-Brainstorm, plan out your essay-Thesis statement-Get to the point 1) Is Andrew Jackson's policy of Indian removal a responsible effort for the benefit of all or is the policy a violation of the Constitution?*Do not put "In MY opinion". Do not put first person in your thesis or introduction. __Breaking down the question:__ Was the Indian Removal Act a benefit for the people of America? Is it a violation of the Contitution?__Purpose:__ To figure out whether the policy of Indian removal was a violation of the Constitution or not; argumentative essay __Audience:__ The teacher <span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-repeat: no-repeat; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">__Brainstorming:__ <span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-repeat: no-repeat; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Benefits: <span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-repeat: no-repeat; display: block; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Violation or not? :
 * <span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-repeat: no-repeat; display: block; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">it was a benefit for the people- prevented arguments, wars, etc. between the Native Americans and Americans
 * Benefit- Americans got more land in the south = more crops, more money
 * Benefit- America grew physically and economically
 * Benefit- Americans probably found more and different resources that they needed
 * Benefit- More trade routes, or connections to trading
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 * not American citizens so Andrew Jackson can't push them out of their homeland because he doesn't own the land the the Native Americans lived on; doesn't have the right to kick them out
 * No, because they're not Americans and the rights stated in the Constitution do not apply to those who aren't American citizens


 * __ April 5, 2011: __**