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Historical documents.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.