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Andrew Jackson's Birth
He was born March 15, 1767 in the Waxhaws Reigon, in between North and South Carolina. -
Jackosn Enlists in Revolutionary War
(Actual day not known) Jackson enlisted in the army at age 13, with his brother Robert Jackson. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Battle fought during the War of 1812, in the Mississippi River Territory. Jackson commanded the troops that defeated the Red sticks, a group of Creek indians who opposed American Expansion. -
Battle of New Orleans
The final major battle of the War of 1812. Andrew Jackson commanded the American troops bravely, leading them to victory. This battle helped maintain America's independence. -
Election of 1824
John Qunicy Adams and Andrew Jackson were both running for president. Jackson won the popular vote, while Adams won the electoral vote, which led to the house of reperesentatives choosing the winner. John Quincy Adams became president. -
Election of 1828
Adams and Jackson rematch. South voted majority Jackson, and North voted minority Adams. In the end, Jackson became president. -
Indian Removal Act
Jackson said the president could grant unsettled lands west of the mississippi river in exchange for indian land within states. Some tribes changed peacefully, while others did not. -
Worcester v. Georgia
Supreme court case between Samuel Worcester and Georgia. Said that Worcesters conviction is void because states have no crminal jurisdiction in indian country. Jackson agreees with Marshalls decision. -
Nullification Crisis
Happened because of South Carolinas Ordinance of Nullification that said that the federal tarriffs of 1828 and 1832 were unconstitutional, so they were void in SC. Jackson oppposed this. -
Bank War
(specific date not known). Campaign begun by Andrew Jackson to destroy th Second Bank of the U.S. After his reelection, he was convinced that his opposition to the National Bank had won national support.
