Argumentative Essay
In 2016 the US Treasury announced it was replacing Andrew Jackson with Harriet Tubman on the front of the $20 bill. In your educated and well-explained opinion, does Andrew Jackson deserve to be on the face of the $20 bill? Why or why not? You should probably give some background information on Jackson and discuss his achievements and/or failures to support your argument.
Requirements:
– 3 – 5 pages (it cannot go over). The minimum and maximum are firm rules.
– Double spaced, 11 or 12pt font, full citation of sources
–You may only use the two sources I provided and the textbook. You must cite these sources in your paper. No other sources are acceptable!
-You must use both of the supplied sources and the textbook somewhere in your essay. If your argument goes against what the evidence in the source, use it as a counterpoint that you can contradict.
– Fully answer the question and support your argument with fact.
– Please do not use Harriet Tubman as an argument. This essay is designed argue the historical importance of Jackson. Keep your arguments centered on Andrew Jackson.
Sources:
– The only sources you may use for this assignment are the four listed below. You must cite the material you use.
1) Class lecture
2) The American Yawp – particularly Chapter 9 since it deals with Jackson. Still, you may use other information from the textbook if it helps your essay.
3) This website: https://millercenter.org/president/jackson
– The Andrew Jackson pages of the Miller Center are edited by Dr. Daniel Feller. Dr. Feller is an excellent historian that specializes in Andrew Jackson. In addition, he also edits The Andrew Jackson Papers. You will find that Dr. Feller typically takes a more approving view of Jackson than other historians.
– There are several “Life in Depth” essays on this page. You may use any and all of them.
4) This letter written by a soldier involved in the Trail of Tears:
