In this unit students explore the extension of democracy and Native American removal during the Age of Jackson. They also explore how Jackson used the power of the presidency to attack the Bank of the United States and its favoritism toward the wealthy elite. Students then focus on westward expansion, examining art and other primary sources to assess the treatment of Native Americans. They evaluate how the Age of Jackson moved American society both toward and away from its core ideals.

By the end of this section, you will be able to:

Explain the legal wrangling that surrounded the Indian Removal Act
Describe how depictions of Indians in popular culture helped lead to Indian removal