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Andrew Jackson's Birth"
Andrew Jackson was born on March 15th, 1767 in Waxhaws. -
Andrew Jackson Enlists in Revolutionary Army
After his brother died during war, Andrew Jackson joined the militia himself and served as a patriot courier. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
At now Alabama, Jackson took his troops and fought with the Red Sticks (part of the Cherokee). 80% of the Red Sticks were killed that day. -
Battle of New Orleans
When Britain came to conquer New Orleans, Jackson proudly defeated the British Army -
Election of 1824
The Election of 1824 ended with a victory of John Quincy Adams (son of John Adams). However, John Quincy Adams only served 1 term before Andrew Jackson defeated him. -
Election of 1828
With disappointment in the Election of 1824, the Jackson supporters were eager to make Andrew Jackson president. This election was the solidification for political parties. Andrew Jackson won by 95 electoral votes and 139,222 popular votes. -
Indian Removal Act
Jackson gave the land of Georgia, which was the Native American's land. Jackson then passed a law that removed the Indians west of the Mississippi River. The Cherokee's opposition led to 2 court trials. In the end the tribes were moved to now Oklahoma. -
Bank War
Jackson opposed the National Bank because he thought it gave too much power to the Federal Government. The State Banks do not use the Federal GOvernment's money correctly and ends up going bankrupt and losing everyone's money. An economic slump begins. -
Worcester v. Georgia
Worcester and his family lives in a Indian Territory. When they were forced out, Worcester refused. It was led to court, and though Worcester won, they made him leave anyways -
Nullification Crisis
Tariffs caused a problem between the regions. The high tariffs blighted the South's economy. The tariffs would all go to the North, so they can build roads and canals. Henry Clay made a compromise of lowering the tariffs for 10 years and all went fine without a war.
