Jackson

Under what circumstances, if any, can a State reject a Federal Law? Why do you say this? A State can reject a Federal law when the state believes that it is unnecessary. The state would know what the people that reside there feel about the law and their opinions towards it. Therefore, in order for the people to live happily, their voices should be heard, so this would be beneficial to everyone.
 * __DO NOW__**

__**Hayne-Webster-Debate**__ __Who__: Robert Hayne of South Carolina and the Senator of Massachusetts, Daniel Webster __What__: This was a debate between Robert Hayne and Daniel Webster. Hayne believed that the federal government should have an agreement among the states over what the laws should/should not appy to each particular state. Webster believed the United States was one nation and should have laws that apply to every state. __When__: 1830 __Where__: Congress __Why is it so significant__: This debate was so significant because they were debating whether the rejection of federal laws was constitutional or not. States that rejected laws that the federal government placed thought that was a violation of the constitution but believed the rejection was necessary.

The Hayne-Webster-Debate was a necessary debate that took place in 1830. It took the attention of many to one subject, whether the state should have the power to reject federal laws. That is a question that should be answered because if not, conflicts would be caused and that would cause problems in the nation.
 * __Summary__**


 * __DOCUMENT 1 TASKS:__**


 * 1. Identify**. Refer to document 1. According to the song, what are the people willing to do to show their support for Jackson?

The people in the song were willing to take weapons and make/force the people to pay the necessary taxes that everyone needed/expected to pay.


 * 2. Analyze**. In the song, southern men are depicted as favoring nullification. What lines in the song express the opposite view?

"Our country's cause, our country's laws"


 * __DOCUMENT 2 TASKS__**:


 * 1. Identify**. Refer to Document 2. To whom is Jackson being compared in this image?

Jackson is being compared to King Andrew.


 * 2. Elaborate**: What do you think was the cartoonist's point of view? Explain your answer.

The cartoonist was against Jackson's rule. He believed that Jackson was abusing the powers that were given to him. He believes that a monarchy will arise after Jackson's rule.


 * __DOCUMENT 3 TASKS__**:


 * 1. Identify**: Refer to Document 3. who does the cartoonist seem to support in this image?

The cartoonist is supporting Jackson's side.


 * 2. Interpret**: Why do you think Nicholas Biddle is shown as the biggest head of the hydra?

Nicholas Biddle was the person that thought that felt really strong about the wrong-doings of Jackson.

**Document-Based Essay: ** · Consider the question below, AND your original postition you answered for the Do Now. · F**orm a thesis statement**. (Should be in your wiki) · Using **evidence** from Documents 1, 2, and 3, **create an outline of a short essay.** (Should be in your wiki) · **Write a short essay ** supporting your position. (Attach to your wiki)

 **Question: How did Andrew Jackson change the power of the presidency? AND was this justified according to the Constitution?**

__THESIS:__ Andrew Jackson differed from the presidents prior to him but still committed constitutional acts.

__OUTLINE:__

I: The battles that made him famous: The Indian Removal Act/Battle of New Orleans/General of the Revolutionary War/Lead America to many victories
 * Introduction**

II: His popularity during the election

III: His actions were constitutional (touch upon it)

IV: He changed the presidency (touch upon it)

I: Federal taxes must be collected and the military enforces it and makes sure that it happens
 * 1st Body Paragraph**

II: First to veto bills

III: States didn't have the power to neglect laws that were given to them by congress: Nullification

IV: Created the Second Bank of the United States.

I: Yes it was constitutional, nothing against the constitution
 * 2nd Body Paragraph**

II: The constitution granted him the power to collect taxes

III: The elastic clause

IV: Created an army to enforce

I: The opinons people had on his presidency and how they are different among previous presidents.
 * Closing Paragraph:**

II: Some are in favor while others are against his presidency.

III: Wrap up, restate thesis.