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1. How did the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution handle the issue of slavery? Did authors and proponents of those documents acknowledge any tension between their ideals of liberty and the institution of slavery?
2. Andrew Jackson’s presidency coincided with important changes in American politics.Discuss how Jackson benefitted from, and contributed to, the vibrant political culture of the1830s.
3. While a volatile economy buffeted the United States in the 1830s, some Americans looked to reform the nation. Discuss the objectives and strategies of two reform movements. What was the relationship of these reform movements to larger political and economic trends of the 1830s?