Question

cartoon 3 jackson vs. the bank of the united states

1. why didnt jackson like the bank of the united states?
2. which side is the cartoonist on? jacksons or the banks? how can you tell?

cartoon 4: the indian removal act

1. what was the indian removal act?
2. what event is being pictured in the image to the right?
3. in worcester v. georgia, whose side did the supreme court take, jackson or the cherokee?

Explanation:

1. Jackson opposed the Bank of the United States as he saw it as a symbol of elitist, Eastern - based power that favored the wealthy over the common people. It also had significant economic influence and he believed it was unconstitutional.
2. Analyzing the cartoon's imagery and symbolism can determine the cartoonist's stance. For example, if Jackson is depicted heroically and the Bank in a negative light, it may indicate support for Jackson.
3. The Indian Removal Act was a law passed in 1830 that authorized the president to negotiate with Native American tribes in the Southern United States for their removal to federal territory west of the Mississippi River in exchange for their ancestral homelands.
4. The image likely depicts the forced relocation of Native American tribes, known as the Trail of Tears, which was a consequence of the Indian Removal Act.
5. In Worcester v. Georgia, the Supreme Court sided with the Cherokee. Chief Justice John Marshall ruled that Georgia had no right to interfere with the Cherokee's sovereignty.

Answer:

1. He saw it as elitist, unconstitutional, and favoring the wealthy.
2. Analyze cartoon imagery and symbolism.
3. A law in 1830 for Native - American removal.
4. The forced relocation (Trail of Tears).
5. The Cherokee.