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1
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friendliness

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affability

2
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very serious, unhappy, and quiet; gloomy

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morose

3
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an official act of reprimand or condemnation

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censure

4
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a state of not being active and having very little energy

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torpor

5
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the dress characteristic of an occupation or occasion; clothing

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habiliments

6
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beginning to develop or exist

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incipient

7
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impoliteness; vulgarity

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churlishness

8
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to make (something, such as an unpleasant feeling) less painful or sever

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assuage

9
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an action or occurrence that causes someone to become angry

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provocation

10
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a lack or loss of the basic things that people need to live properly

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privation

11
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What do you think the author meant by this statement: “Whatever may be the views entertained in regard to his merits as a warrior, or his abilities as a statesman, his conduct in both capacities was such as must necessarily command attention”?

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Many people loved Jackson and many others hated him. But whatever the case, you couldn’t ignore him. He was a bold person who provoked bold things.

12
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Describe the incident that left a scar on Jackson’s left hand.

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Jackson was taken prisoner by the British. He refused to clean a soldier’s boots, stating that he should be treated with the respect a prisoner of war is due. The soldier struck at the young Jackson’s head with his sword, but the blow was deflected by Jackson’s left hand.

13
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As budding lawyer on the western frontier, Jackson made 22 trips into the dangerous backwoods country of Tennessee. What do we learn about the character of Jackson during this time?

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He was exposed to many dangers, but never seemed to flinch. He developed strong leadership skills, often leading groups of people through this untamed wilderness. He also developed a reputation for being someone who shouldn’t be provoked to anger.

14
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How did Jackson end up in his infamous duel with Charles Dickinson? What does this event reveal about Jackson’s character

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There was a dispute between the two over a horse-racing incident. Insults and letters were exchanged over a period of days until Jackson challenged him to duel on May 23. This incident reveals several insights into the nature of Andrew Jackson: he was fiercely loyal, he was chivalrous to a fault, he had not fear of anyone or death itself, and he was given to hotheadedness.

15
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What did Jackson do once he found out that his partner in business had racked up more debt than he could afford? What does this tell you about Jackson?

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Jackson promptly sold his plantation, paid his debts, and moved into a log cabin. He quickly was able to recover, however. Include your opinion about his character.