In at least two well-developed paragraphs (and a paragraph is at least five to seven sentences) discuss: Andrew Jackson continues to be a hotly contested character in American history. Some see his use of the veto and actions towards South Carolina as evidence of true executive power, American manliness, and get things done despite Congress. Others see his use of the veto and removal of Cherokee Indians as evidence of him as a bully and power-hungry. Based on primary and secondary sources, how do you think Americans should remember Andrew Jackson? What should be taught about him in public schools? How do we reconcile the memory of a person who seems to do such good and such horrible things all in the same presidency?Your post should be cited in APA format with credible and scholarly sources from the GMC library databases. You may also use your textbook as a source. Remember to cite all quotes.

BE SURE TO MAKE ONLY ONE INITIAL DISCUSSION POST. YOU MUST DISCUSS BOTH TEXTS IN YOUR FIRST POST, AS YOU WILL BE COMPARING THEM! DO NOT MAKE 2 SEPARATE POSTS! Also, remember only one peer response required this last week! Initial post should be 250 words minimum and peer response 150 words minimum.Also note that there is no written text this week; only two written texts, both of which must be read.For this week’s discussion we will focus on the different approaches to making an argument. In the following readings, each author shares his view on a controversial topic. Their method of persuasion is the focus of our discussion,PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH WORD DOCUMENTS TO THE DISCUSSION FORUMS. TYPE DIRECTLY IN THE TEXT BOX, OR TYPE IN WORD AND THEN COPY/PASTE.Read:Our Blind Spot about Guns, Nicholas Kristof: p 162Don't Make English Official--Ban It Instead, Dennis Baron: p 949BOTH READINGS ARE REQUIRED THIS WEEK For the written text s answer the following questions (250 words minimum)How do the two essays differ? Which one is more effective? Why? Does the source use evidence? Cite an effective passage from your preferred essay and describe why it works? For your peer review, ask a question regarding your peer's response. Note one element of your peer's response that you may not have noticed in your reading and analysis of the works. Requirements:For full participation credit, a minimum of two posts must occur during the active week. Note: only the initial post and ONE peer response required this last week.First post should occur on or before Wednesday.All posts should include word count. Initial post should be 250 words minimum and peer response should be 150 words minimum.Posts discussing written texts should include quotes with APA in-text citation and reference.See Discussion Rubric for full assessment of discussion posts.