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Jackson's Birth
Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1812, in the Waxhaws region between North and South Carolina. He was said to be born in one of his Uncles homes. But his exact birthplace is unknown. -
Jackson enlists in the Revolutionary Army
Andrew Jackson enlisted in the Revolutionary Army at the young age of 12. He was a courier in the revolution for the Continental Army. -
The Battle of New Olreans
7,500 British soldiers marched against only 4,500 U.S. troops. Andrew Jackson led the U.S. troops. Jackson and his troops defeated the British in about 30 minutes. The Treaty of Ghent which was signed a few weeks before the war had not gotten to them yet. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Andrew Jackson led a group of more than 3,000 soldiers to fight at Horseshoe Bend. (The river was named this because it curved around, similar to a horseshoe). Creek Indians fought hard to defend their territory but lost to Jackson and his soldiers. -
Election of 1824
There were four people in the election: Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, and William Crawford. Jackson won the popular vote. John Adams still beat Jackson even though Jackson recieved more popular and electoral votes. -
Election of 1828
The election of 1828 was between Andrew jackson and John Quincy adams.
John Quincy adams and Andrew jackson had faced each other also in the election 1824. Jackson won the election because he believed in the common man. This election was full of dirty and nasty politics. The election ended with Jackson winning by a landslide. -
Indian Act
The Indian removal act was passed during the presidency of Andrew Jackson.The act authorized him to negotiate with the Native Americans in the south for their removal to territory west of the Mississippi River in exchange for their homelands. he act was strongly supported by non-native people of the south. But, was looked down apon by Christians. -
Worcester V. Georgia
His case was brought up to the Supreme Court, in which it argued that indians had the right to stay in Georgia. The Supreme Court argued in favor of Worcester, and allowed the indians to stay. -
Nullification Crisis
The Nullification crisis was a problem during the presidency of Andrew Jackson. It was created by South Carolina's 1832 Ordinance of Nullification.This ordinance declared by the power of the State that the federal Tariffs of 1828 and 1832 were unconstitutional and were nulled and voided within the boundaries of South Carolina. -
The Bank War
The Bank War refers to the political struggle that occured while recreating the second bank of the United States. Jacksonians considered the Bank an false corporation whose charter violated state rights and posed a threat to the institution of slavery. Congress voted to reauthorize the Bank, Jackson, as candidate in the race, promptly vetoed the bill.
