(DBQs) for APUSH Unit 4
DBQ 1: Jacksonian Democracy
Prompt: Evaluate the extent to which Jacksonian Democrats were the guardians of the United States Constitution, political democracy, individual liberty, and equality of economic opportunity during the Age of Jackson.
Documents:
DBQ 2: Native American Policy
Prompt: Analyze the consequences of Jacksonian policies on Native American nations, focusing on the Indian Removal Act and subsequent events.
Documents:
DBQ 3: Economic Policy and the Bank War
Prompt: Evaluate the causes and effects of the Bank War during the Jackson administration.
Documents:
DBQ 1: Jacksonian Democracy
Prompt: Evaluate the extent to which Jacksonian Democrats were the guardians of the United States Constitution, political democracy, individual liberty, and equality of economic opportunity during the Age of Jackson.
Documents:
- Excerpts from Andrew Jackson's veto of the Bank of the United States (1832):
- Andrew Jackson's veto message against the re-chartering of the Second Bank of the United States, delivered on July 10, 1832, is available at the National Constitution Center.
constitutioncenter.org
- Andrew Jackson's veto message against the re-chartering of the Second Bank of the United States, delivered on July 10, 1832, is available at the National Constitution Center.
- A political cartoon from 1833 depicting Andrew Jackson as "King Andrew the First":
- An example of such a political cartoon can be found in the article "Bank War" on Wikipedia.
en.wikipedia.org
- An example of such a political cartoon can be found in the article "Bank War" on Wikipedia.
- Excerpts from Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America (1835):
- Excerpts from Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America are available at the Bill of Rights Institute.
billofrightsinstitute.org
- Excerpts from Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America are available at the Bill of Rights Institute.
- The South Carolina Exposition and Protest (1828), authored by John C. Calhoun:
- The South Carolina Exposition and Protest, authored by John C. Calhoun in 1828, can be found at the Digital Public Library of America.
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- The South Carolina Exposition and Protest, authored by John C. Calhoun in 1828, can be found at the Digital Public Library of America.
- A chart showing voter participation rates from 1824 to 1844:
- A chart depicting voter participation rates from 1824 to 1844 is available at the Digital Public Library of America.
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- A chart depicting voter participation rates from 1824 to 1844 is available at the Digital Public Library of America.
- An excerpt from Cherokee Nation v. Georgia (1831) Supreme Court decision:
- An excerpt from the Cherokee Nation v. Georgia (1831) Supreme Court decision can be found at the Digital Public Library of America.
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- An excerpt from the Cherokee Nation v. Georgia (1831) Supreme Court decision can be found at the Digital Public Library of America.
- A letter or diary entry from a Western farmer expressing views on Jacksonian policies:
- A relevant letter or diary entry from a Western farmer expressing views on Jacksonian policies is available at the Digital Public Library of America.
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- A relevant letter or diary entry from a Western farmer expressing views on Jacksonian policies is available at the Digital Public Library of America.
DBQ 2: Native American Policy
Prompt: Analyze the consequences of Jacksonian policies on Native American nations, focusing on the Indian Removal Act and subsequent events.
Documents:
- Andrew Jackson's Message to Congress on Indian Removal (1830):
- President Andrew Jackson's Second Annual Message to Congress, delivered on December 6, 1830, outlines his plan to remove Native Americans, particularly the Cherokee, stating it benefits everyone.
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- President Andrew Jackson's Second Annual Message to Congress, delivered on December 6, 1830, outlines his plan to remove Native Americans, particularly the Cherokee, stating it benefits everyone.
- Map Showing the Trail of Tears Routes:
- An infographic providing a map of the principal routes used during the Trail of Tears, the forced relocation during the 1830s of Native American peoples from their lands in the southeastern U.S. to lands reserved for them west of the Mississippi River.
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- An infographic providing a map of the principal routes used during the Trail of Tears, the forced relocation during the 1830s of Native American peoples from their lands in the southeastern U.S. to lands reserved for them west of the Mississippi River.
- Excerpt from Chief John Ross's Letter Protesting Removal (1836):
- A letter from Chief John Ross to the National Committee, expressing his opposition to the Indian Removal policy.
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- A letter from Chief John Ross to the National Committee, expressing his opposition to the Indian Removal policy.
- Newspaper Article or Editorial from a Northern Abolitionist Publication Criticizing the Indian Removal Act:
- An 1830 newspaper article titled "Andrew Jackson explains U.S. Indian Removal Policy," which discusses the Indian Removal Act and its implications.
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- An 1830 newspaper article titled "Andrew Jackson explains U.S. Indian Removal Policy," which discusses the Indian Removal Act and its implications.
- The Treaty of New Echota (1835) and Its Key Provisions:
- Information about the Treaty of New Echota, including its key provisions and the controversy surrounding it.
en.wikipedia.org
- Information about the Treaty of New Echota, including its key provisions and the controversy surrounding it.
- Painting or Engraving Depicting the Trail of Tears:
- A painting titled "The Trail of Tears" by Robert Lindneux, depicting the forced relocation of the Cherokee people.
en.wikipedia.org
- A painting titled "The Trail of Tears" by Robert Lindneux, depicting the forced relocation of the Cherokee people.
- Congressional Debate Excerpts Discussing the Indian Removal Act:
- Excerpts from congressional debates discussing the Indian Removal Act, including arguments for and against the policy.
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- Excerpts from congressional debates discussing the Indian Removal Act, including arguments for and against the policy.
DBQ 3: Economic Policy and the Bank War
Prompt: Evaluate the causes and effects of the Bank War during the Jackson administration.
Documents:
- Excerpts from Andrew Jackson's veto message regarding the recharter of the Second Bank of the United States (1832):
- Andrew Jackson's veto message, issued on July 10, 1832, can be found at the National Constitution Center:
constitutioncenter.org
- Andrew Jackson's veto message, issued on July 10, 1832, can be found at the National Constitution Center:
- A letter from Nicholas Biddle defending the Second Bank:
- Nicholas Biddle's defense of the Second Bank is available in the Avalon Project's collection of historical documents:
avalon.law.yale.edu
- Nicholas Biddle's defense of the Second Bank is available in the Avalon Project's collection of historical documents:
- A political cartoon depicting the "Bank War," such as "The Downfall of Mother Bank" (1833):
- The political cartoon "The Downfall of Mother Bank" is accessible through the Library of Congress:
loc.gov
- The political cartoon "The Downfall of Mother Bank" is accessible through the Library of Congress:
- A newspaper article from a pro-Jackson Democratic publication supporting the veto:
- A pro-Jackson satire supporting the veto can be found in the Library of Congress's collection:
guides.loc.gov
- A pro-Jackson satire supporting the veto can be found in the Library of Congress's collection:
- Economic data showing inflation and unemployment rates from 1830 to 1840:
- Economic data for this period is detailed in the National Bureau of Economic Research's publication:
nber.org
- Economic data for this period is detailed in the National Bureau of Economic Research's publication:
- Excerpts from Martin Van Buren's speech addressing the Panic of 1837:
- Martin Van Buren's inaugural address, which touches upon the Panic of 1837, is available at the Miller Center:
millercenter.org
- Martin Van Buren's inaugural address, which touches upon the Panic of 1837, is available at the Miller Center:
- A merchant's letter describing the economic effects of the Panic of 1837:
- While a specific merchant's letter is not readily available, the Digital Public Library of America provides primary sources related to the Panic of 1837:
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- While a specific merchant's letter is not readily available, the Digital Public Library of America provides primary sources related to the Panic of 1837: