Cast Your Vote!

Suppose you had lived during the time period of the 1828 election. Would you have voted for Andrew

Jackson? Think carefully about your decision and consult some of the listed resources. Then write a well

constructed essay supporting either Jackson or the relection of John Quincy Adams.

Before you write your essay, visit the following website for additional information:

The Hermitage Miller Center: American President Cast Your Vote!

The campaign of 1828 was unlike any other that had come before it. For the first time electors in most states were

chosen by popular vote. The electorate had been expanded so that there was universal suffrag

e among white

males.

Suppose you had lived during the time period of the 1828 election. Would you have voted for Andrew Jackson?(50points)

1.Write a well constructed essay supporting either Andrew Jackson or the reelection of John Quincy Adams.

Keep the following points in mind as you write your essay:

Determine your position and plan your essay by listing the reasons for it.

Be sure you back up your position with clearly stated reasons. Use at least one primary source.

Read your essay aloud to be sure that it makes sense. Check your grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Answer:

Score

Your Score___ of 50

Cast Your Vote!

Suppose you had lived during the time period of the 1828 election. Would you have voted for Andrew

Jackson? Think carefully about your decision and consult some of the listed resources. Then write a well-

constructed essay supporting either Jackson or the re-election of John Quincy Adams.

Before you write your essay, visit the following website for additional information:

The Hermitage

Miller Center: American President

Cast Your Vote!

The campaign of 1828 was unlike any other that had come before it. For the first time electors in most states were

chosen by popular vote. The electorate had been expanded so that there was universal suffrage among white

males.

Suppose you had lived during the time period of the 1828 election. Would you have voted for Andrew Jackson?

(50 points)

1. Write a well-constructed essay supporting either Andrew Jackson or the re-election of John

Quincy Adams.

Keep the following points in mind as you write your essay:

 Determine your position and plan your essay by listing the reasons for it.

 Be sure you back up your position with clearly stated reasons. Use at least one primary source.

 Read your essay aloud to be sure that it makes sense.

 Check your grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Answer:

Score

Your Score

___ of 50