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Battle of Horseshoe Bend
On the peninsula stood 1,000 American Indian warriors, members of the tribe European Americans knew as the Creek. These men, along with 350 women and children, had arrived over the previous sixth months in search of refuge. Many had been part if series of costly battles during the past years, all fought in attempt to regain the autonomy the Indians had held beforee the arrival of European Americans. -
Battle of New Orleans
Although the peace agreement was signed on December 24, word did not reach the British forces assailing the Gulf coast in time to halt a major attack. The British marched against New Orleans, hoping that by capturing the city they could separate Louisiana from the rest of the Unite States. -
Death of Rachel Donelson Jakson
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Inaugration of President Jackson
It was one of the foulest presidential campaigns in American history. The race for the White House in 1828 pitted incumbent John Quincy Adams against Andrew Jackson, hero of the Battle of New Orleans. This was the second time that Jackson and Adams had face one another for the presidency. Jackson won the election. -
Jefferson Day Dinner
It was Iowa's last Jefferson-Jackson dinner. The name is being abolished, because one day the Democratic party woke up and realized that Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson were actually beneath contempt . -
Jackson signs Indian Removal Act
A few tribes went peacefully, but many resisted the relocation policy. During the fall and winter of 1838 and 1839, the Cherokees were forcibly move d west by the United States government. -
Jackson Vetoes Bank Bill
President Jackson vetoed a new charter for the Second Bank of the United States because the bank was heavily biased toward business interests and had no congressional oversight. -
Jackson issues Nullification Proclamation
Jackson issued a proclamation to the people of South Carolina that disputed a states' right to nullify a federal law. -
Congress Passes the Force Bill
When the legislature of South Carolina voted to ignore and override a federal law, President Andrew Jackson responded with wrath. He had Congress pass a measure, the Force Bill, to 'force' South Carolina t adhere to federal law. -
Start of the Trail of Tears
As part of the Indian removal policy, the Cherokee nation was forced to give up its lands east of Mississippi River and to migrate to an area in present-day Oklahoma.
