Jackson vs the Bank assignment

Andrew Jackson and the Bank War Resources

Select six panelists—three to speak in favor of the Bank and three to speak against it. Select a student moderator as well.

The panelists will:

  1. Prepare an opening speech on the group’s analysis of and position on the Second Bank of the United States. Each of the panelists should participate in the speech. The historical context and the group’s position on the Bank should be included in the speech.
  2. Respond to questions about the Bank and the contents of their presentation.

The moderator will:

  1. Introduce the issue for the panel discussion.
  2. Prepare questions for panelists and deliver them after the presentations.
  3. Direct questions from the audience (all non-panelist members of the class) to the panelists.