Andrew Jackson, Period 8

  • Jackson's Birthday

    Jackson's Birthday
    The day Andrew Jackson was born.
  • Jackson Enlists in Revolutionary Army

    Jackson Enlists in Revolutionary Army
    When Jackson joined the fight for America's Independence
  • Battle at Horseshoe Bend

    Battle at Horseshoe Bend
    A major battle in the Creek War.
  • Battle of New Orleans

    Battle of New Orleans
    A final battle of the War of 1812, when Andrew Jackson and troops took New Orleans.
  • The Election of 1824

    The Election of 1824
    A presidential election, the main candidates were Jackson and Adams. Although Jackson won the popular vote he did not become President
  • Election of 1828

    Election of 1828
    The next election between Adams and Jackson where Jackson won by a landslide.
  • Indian Removal Act

    Indian Removal Act
    President at the time Andrew Jackson believed that if he removed the Native Americans the states would be able to develop quicker.
  • Worcester vs. Georgia

    Worcester vs. Georgia
    The Indians did not want to move so they sued, the ruling was that the Indians could stay, but it was never followed up/ respected.
  • Nullification Crisis

    Nullification Crisis
    A tariff was placed on imported goods, this was good for the North but bad for the South. So South Carolina threatened to secede if the tax was not removed
  • Bank War

    Bank War
    Andrew Jackson vetoed the National Bank, as he felt it was too powerful.