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Jackson was born in the Waxhaws region between North and South Carolina.
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Both of Jackson's brothers died in this war while Jackson himself was a courier.
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Jackson led his troops in this battle and killed 800 Native Americans.
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Andrew Jackson won this battle and became a national hero.
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John Quincy Adams was elected president, with Jackson coming in second.
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Andrew Jackson was elected President.
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South Carolina decides to attempt to enforce its power by nullifying tariffs placed by Congress and threatens to secede. Andrew Jackson later threatens to end secession by sending troops to hang secession leaders.
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This act forced all Native Americans to move West, causing the "Trail of Tears".
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Andrew Jackson vetos a bill to renew the National Bank early and transfers money to the state "pet" banks. The president of the Bank, Nicholas Biddle, attempted to save the National bank but could not. The Bank's charter expired and money was transferred to State banks. Because the state banks printed too much money, an economic depression was caused due to inflation.
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The supreme court ruled that states can't pass laws concerning Native American lands.
