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Jackson's Birth
Andrew Jackson was born in Waxhaws region between North and South Carolina. -
Jackson Enlists in Recolutionary Amry
As a young boy, Jackson enlisted in the US Revolutionary Army and was taken prisoner by the British. When a British soldier asked Jackson and his brother to clean his shoes they refused and Andrew was struck in his hand by a soldier's sword. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Andrew Jackson was the General at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. Jackson won the Battle which ended the Creek War. -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was the final battle of the War of 1812, commanded by General Andrew Jackson who defeated British soldiers trying to take over New Orleans. -
Election of 1824
The Election of 1824 was between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams. In the end, John Adams won, however Jackson would not give up which led to the Election of 1828 -
Election of 1828
The Election of 1828 was between Andrew Jakson and John Adams. The victor form this election was Jeckson who became the United State's 7th President. -
Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act was signed by Andrew Jackson, The Acts gave Jackson permission to negotiate with the Native Americans to exchange new land west of the Mississippi River for their land. This led to the Trail of Tears. -
Nullification Crisis
The Nullification Crisis was a crisis during Jackson's presidency which was started by South Carolina's 1832 Ordinance of Nullfication. The Ordinance of Nullification stated that the tariffs were unconstitutional. -
Bank War
The Bank War was a struggle that started over the Second Bank of the United States. This was in response to Jackson vetoing the first bill for the national bank. -
Worcester vs, Georgia
The case of Worcester vs, Georgia dealt with the issue of Indians being in non-Indian lands thatw were owned by the national government.
