Andrew Jackson Interactive Notebook Assignment

Directions: Use the information you learned about Andrew Jackson to evaluate his impact
on American society. (Refer to Chapter 12 in your

textbook.) Create a “hero’s” side for Jackson that emphasizes his positive contributions to
American democracy/society, and a “Wanted” side that shows his negative impact on
American democracy/society. Make sure you include:
 Glue the two pictures of Jackson into your INB.
 Two complete sentences stating why Jackson should be praised (on the “Hero’s”
side)
 Two complete sentences stating why Jackson should be condemned (on the
“Wanted” side)
 A six to seven sentence paragraph answer to the following question: In your opinion,
was Andrew Jackson more of a hero or villain?

Rubric:
Complete this assignment in your Interactive Notebook
Commemorative Side:
 Paste a photograph of Jackson as a hero on one side
 Two sentences praising Jackson as a hero (must include facts)- 20 points

Wanted Side:
 Paste a photograph of Jackson as a villain on the other side
 Two sentences condemning Jackson as a villain- 20 points

Paragraph Response
 Respond to the question: In your opinion, was Jackson more of a villain or a
hero? State your opinion, and then back it up with facts. This should be
written in your INB. The paragraph should be six to seven complete
sentences- 50 points

Overall Appearance/Effort:
 Use color, creativity, and neatness- 10 points

TOTAL: 100 points

Andrew Jackson WANTED

A National Hero Andrew Jackson

Jackson is a hero because… Jackson is a villain because…