Andrew Jackson/Bennett Mecom

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  • Andrew Jackson was born.

    Andrew Jackson was born.

    Andrew Jackson was born into a Scottish- Irish family.
  • Andrew jackson joined the Continental Army

    Andrew jackson joined the Continental Army

    Andrew Jackson joined the continental army just as a thirteen year old boy. From then on, you knew he was probably gonna be special.
  • The Battle of Horseshoe Bend

    The Battle of Horseshoe Bend

    This was a battle during the war of 1812. During this battle, General Andrew Jackson led his troops to a victory over the American Indians.

  • The Battle of New Orleans

    Andrew Jackson is the only president eve to have served in both the revolutionary war and the war of 1812. Him win this war gave him a lot of popularity.
  • The Election of 1824

    The Election of 1824

    Andrew Jackson won the popular vote but John Quincey Adams won the vote made by the House of Representatives. In the end, JQA ended up being president. The election was very corrupt.
  • The Election of 1828

    The Election of 1828

    Jackson finally won the election after losing the previous election.
  • The Indian Removal Act

    The Indian Removal Act

    This act, signed by andrew Jackson, forced American Indians to move into state boundaries to the west to go live there. Many Indians died on their journies.
  • Worcester v. Georgia

    Worcester v. Georgia

    Supreme court decision to establish Cherekee indiand as a free and independant nation.
  • The Nullification Crisis

    The Nullification Crisis

    The nullification crisis was between south carolina and the government. South carolina threatened leaving because they felt that the tarrifs were unfair.
  • The Bank War

    The Bank War

    Andrew Jackson was in a political fight with the Bank of The United States. Ultimitely, Jackson shut the bank down.