The Jacksonians and the Whigs

A New Political Era-

Watch a video and read about Jacksonian Democracy.


Watch a video and read about the Whig Party. Younger kids may read here.

The Five Civilized Nations-


Read about the five civilized tribes.

John Quincy Adams (1825-1829)-

Read about John Quincy Adams.

Write about John Quincy Adams on this notebooking page.

Andrew Jackson (1829-1837)-

Read about Andrew Jackson.

Write about Andrew Jackson on this notebooking page.

Middle school students can view this PowerPoint and complete the accompanying worksheet.

Martin Van Buren (1837-1841)-

Read about Martin Van Buren.

Write about Martin Van Buren on this notebooking page.

William Henry Harrison (1841)-

Read about William Henry Harrison.

Write about William Henry Harrison on this notebooking page.

John Tyler (1841-1845)-

Read about John Tyler.

Write about John Tyler, Jr. on this notebooking page.

James Polk (1845-1849)-

Read about James Polk.

Write about James Polk on this notebooking page.

EXTRAS:

View media of William Henry Harrison.

Have you ever been in a fight with a friend? What does the Bible say about friends? Read and discuss Proverbs 6:3, 17:9, 17:17, and 18:24.