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Contributor: Nichole Brooker. Lesson ID: 11098
Andrew Jackson had what some might call a duel personality! How does a president's character affect his performance? Create a flier for or against Jackson for President!
Andrew Jackson, a good old-fashioned Southern man, carried out the tradition of challenging men to a fight to the death, otherwise known as a duel.
Jackson was involved in a few duels and carried two bullets in his body as proof. He killed one man after being struck in the chest, just an inch from his heart. Jackson thoroughly enjoyed a fight and often was the instigator.
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Andrew Jackson was considered a hot head — someone who gets angry very quickly and easily.
Jackson was known for getting mad fast when he was president. He sometimes made big decisions when angry instead of staying calm and thinking things through.
Andrew Jackson's Life and Contributions to U.S. History
List the facts you already know about Andrew Jackson. This should only be what you know and not what you look up (no Googling!).
He was born in a settlement of Scottish and Irish immigrants along the border between North and South Carolina. This means both states claim he was born there!
Think about this as you watch the following video on Andrew Jackson. Add facts you learn to your list.
Take your list of facts about Andrew Jackson to the Got It? section!
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