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America's soon-to-be seventh president was born in the Waxhaws area.
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At the age of 12, Jackson enlisted into the Revolutionary army and continued to serve until his presidency.
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This was the battle that seperated the Creek Indians of Georgia and Alabama into the Upper and Lower creeks. Alabama sent a militia (comanded by Andrew Jackson) to allie with the Lower Creek. They later won the battle.
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The Battle of New Orleans was the last battle in the War of 1812.
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The Election of 1824 marked the begininig of the Corrupt Bargin. Even though Andrew Jackson won the popular vote, Henry Caly's influence on the House of Representives caused John Quincy Adams to earn the title of America's 10th president.
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The Election of 1824 marked the begininig of the Corrupt Bargin. Even though Andrew Jackson won the popular vote, Henry Caly's influence on the House of Representives caused John Quincy Adams to earn the title of America's 10th president.
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This was the election that marked the begining of Andrew Jackson's presidency.
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Andrew Jackson wanted to make a deal with the southeren native american tribes: their removal and relocation to federal territory for their homeland.
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South Carolina was not happy with the protective tariffs placed on them(like most of the south). The state threatned to secede if the tariffs continued. Thanks to Henry Clay, a compromise was reached leaving North Carolina and other southern states happy.
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Georgia demanded that the native american tribes(Cherokee) that lived on their land be removed. The case was taken into court, and later the verdict stated that Georgia had no rights to move the tribes.
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Jackson did not like the National Bank, and planned to "kill" it. When the banks charter was up, Jackson vetoed its bill to be renewed.
