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Gr 8 Up—This series contains many primary source documents including images of period maps, political cartoons, paintings, and newspaper headlines. Democracy in America is the most comprehensive of the four programs, covering the period 1814–38. It focuses on the Missouri Compromise, Andrew Jackson, and other presidents. (The famous political cartoon showing Jackson as King Andrew is explained.) There is a frank discussion of the Indian Removal Act and the strong role Andrew Jackson played in literally pushing the Native Americans off their lands. ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More