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Andrew Jackson's Birth
He was born around the Waxhaws, South Carolina area. -
Jackson enlists in the Revolutionary Army
Jackson was only the age of 13 when he decided to go into the army! -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Andrew Jackson defeated the Creek Indians at Horseshoe bend which was a big help to move the Indians. -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans made Andrew Jackson's popularity go up and up as a hero for America. This battle was started after the War of 1812 was over. -
Election of 1824
Also know as the "Corrupt Bargin", the Election of 1824 was a very brutal election. Henry Clay supported John Quincy Adams and persuaded the Congress to vote for him. Andrew Jackson swore he would get his revenge! -
Election of 1828
Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams are the only two running in this campain. Jackson wins by a landslide because Adams didn't do much as president. Jackson also won the popularity vote again. -
Nullification Crisis
The Nullification Crisis was started with a very high priced tariff on imports. This made Europe not want to trade with the southern colonies. This made South Carolina very mad and they threatened to secede(leave) America if the tariff wasn't dropped. -
Worcester v. Georgia
Georgia wanted to move the Native Americans, so more white settlers would come to Georgia. Jackson believed he didn't have the power to interfere as president. The native Americans won the supreme court case. -
Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal act gave the presidents the power to move indians with their army. -
Bank War
The Bank War was started because Jackson thought that the banks officers and president had to much power over our nations money.