Eighth Grade History This Week

Today in class we discussed our plans for the week. We will be learning more about President Andrew Jackson and his time in office. Today we looked at the spoils system and how Jackson expanded democracy.

Remember to have in your notes a definition of the spoils system (including a definition of "bureaucracy"), the advantages and disadvantages of the spoils system, and who could vote after Jackson came into office that was not previously allowed to.

We will look also at Jackson and the tariff debate, Indian removal, and the National Bank this week. Remember that on Friday you will write an essay in class answering (and defending your answer) the question, "Was Andrew Jackson a good president?"