The Jackson Era Primary Sources

The Jackson Era Primary Sources

Historical documents. What clues can you gather about the time, place, players, and culture?

Presidential Documents

Several documents from Jackson's presidency are available through Yale Law School's Avalon Project.

Hayne-Webster Debate

The full text of this historic Senate debate on states' rights and the Union are available here. The site also provides an outline and paraphrased summary of the debate.

Nullification Crisis

Several documents relating to the nullification crisis are provided at this Library of Congress site.

Proclamation Regarding Nullification

We have an entire learning guide devoted to Jackson's response to the South Carolina nullification crisis.

Indian Removal Act

Several documents pertaining to Jackson's Native American policy are provided at this Library of Congress site.