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Jackson's Birth
Andrew Jackson was born in Waxhaws in a log cabin. -
Jackson joining the Rev. Army
Andrew Jackson decided to enlist in the Revolutionary Army at the age of 13. Both him and his brother joined and at one point they were captured by the British which resulted in getting his face cut by a sword when refusing to clean a pair of boots when ordered. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
This battle ended the Creek War. Andrew Jackson went against the orders from Washington and negotiated the Treaty of Fort Jackson. -
Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson led his troops to the victory in this battle. This was the greatest American victory. -
Bank War
Andrew Jackson's reelection convinced him to think his opinion against the bank won him support. The second bank was later established. -
Election of 1824
John Quincy Adams was elected president over Andrew Jackson, which he was to believe it was a corrupt bargain. -
Election of 1828
John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson went head to head in this election, but resulted in a win from Andrew Jackson due to the electoral vote. -
Indian Removal Act
Allowed the grant of unsettled lands west of the Mississippi River in exchange for Indian Lands. Caused many tribes to relocate. -
Worcester vs, Georgia
Georgia annexed Cherokee Indian lands, abolished their governement, courts, laws, and boundaries. -
Nullification Crisis
Andrew Jackson's response to nullification. South Carolina was now granted the right to nullify a state law.
