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Andrew Jackson Era
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Birth of Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson was born on March 15th, 1767 to Elizabeth Jackson. -
Jackson Enlists in Revolutionary Army
At the age of 12, young Andrew Jacskon enlists in the Revolutionary Army. Although just a courier it was his first battlefield experience -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Creek Indians had settled in American territory, and Andrew Jackson had a force of 2600 men, including 100 of the Creek Indians. The battle was critical to Jackson's career because it proved him a capable general and was a victory in the Creek War. -
Battle of New Orleans
The final battle of the War of 1812. This battle brought Andrew Jackson's outnumbered American sharpshooters against the British Navy. The Americans won with very few casualities and many British casualties. This battle was actually fought after a treaty had been signed in Belgium. -
Election of 1824
The election of 1824 was a very interesting election. Andrew Jackson won the popular vote, but the electoral collage was too close to come to a decision, so the House of Representatives got the final vote. Henry Clay used his power as speaker of the house to influence the vote. John Quincy Adams became President. Jackson called the ordeal the Corrupt Bargain. -
Election of 1828
The election of 1828 was not even close. Andrew Jackson won by a landslide. He held an inaugural party, open to everyone. -
Indian Removal Act
A bill passed by congress and signed by Andrew Jackson giving the power to the President to move Indians to unsettled lands in the west. Few Indians went peacefully and many died. Known as the Trail of Tears. -
Worcester vs Georgia
A court battle concerning the Cherokee Indians and the state of Georgia. Worcester won, stating that it was unconstitutional for them to run Cherokees out of the state. -
Bank War
Andrew Jackson vows to destroy the National Bank. He does this by not renewing the bank's contract. -
Nullification Crisis
Andrew Jackson passes a law raising tariffs for imports from Europe. South Carolina challenged this law calling it unconstitutional. When they threatened to secede, Henry Clay came up with a compromise lowering the tariff. It also gave the President power to use force next time secession was threatened
