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Jackson's Birth
Andrew Jackson was born three weeks after his fathers death in Waxhaws. -
Jackson Enlists in Revolutionary Army
Jackson Joined the Revolutionary Army when he was 13. His brother also joined but later died. Jackson ended up becoming the Major General of the army. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
The United States army under the command of Major General Andrew Jackson defeated the Red Sticks Indian tribe ending the creek wars. -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans occured weeks after the end of the war but the lack of communitation prevented the troops from knowing that. -
Election of 1824
This election was between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. The winner of the election was John Quincy Adams -
Election of 1828
This election was a rematch between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. Jackson had been the runner up in the 1824 electio but this time he used Adams dirty tactics also and ended up winning. -
Indian Removal Acts
The act caused the forced movement of Indians out of their native territory and into a smaller area. -
Worcester v. Georgia
Georgia passed five laws prohibiting the Cherokee indians rights to their own land. -
Bank War
The war between the Bank and President Jackson was very intense. Jackson vowed,"i will kill it." He did end up winning the veto destroying the bank. -
Nullification Crisis
The Nullification Crisis took place over about 4 years due to protective tariffs placed there by Andrew Jackson. This cause South Carolina to attempt to secede but Andrew Jackson stopped it.
