Jackson Assignment

Helpful site with video and discussion of Jackson's legacy
http://www.pbs.org/kcet/andrewjackson/themes/was_andrewjackson_good_president.html

Helpful links and activities
http://www.pbs.org/kcet/andrewjackson/edu/webquest2process.html


Andrew Jackson Assignment


Due Date:__


Choose One (1) of the following assignments to complete for an other assessment grade


1. Draw/sketch with color a memorial for the Trail of Tears. Must include:


a. Where is the monument?
b. What is the monument made from? eg. stone, wood, brick, granite...
c. An inscription in paragraph form explaining the monument and why you have
chosen this place and design. Provide a detailed explanation of the
Trail of Tears and its significance to history.
d. A color illustration of the monument. Take you time and put some care into
this.


2. Write a detailed response to the following prompt:


Should Andrew Jackson be on the $20 bill? Why or Why Not?


Be sure to:
a. Use complete sentences and paragraph form.
b. Typed or handwritten on a separate piece of paper.
c. Provide at least three (3) specific examples to support your position.
d. Put some thought into this before writing anything. You can choose either
the affirmative or negative stance.