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Andrew Jackson's Birth
Jackson was born in poverty in the city of Waxhaws, South Carolina. -
Jackson enlists in Revolutionary Army
At age 13, Andrew Jackson signs on with the Revolutionary Army and fought with the team in their first battle in the early 1780's. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Whenever Jackson went to "clear" the Mississippi Territory, he and his troops were met by native americans in the area. When the indians were not willing to give up their land, a battle started between the two sides. The Americans won, and they ordered the natives to give up their land. -
Battle of New Orleans
The news of the Treaty of Ghent didn't get to the British in North America on time, so the Battle of New Orleans happened between the United States and Britain. The Americans won against Britain. This was the final battle of the War of 1812, and It was also the final battle that Jackson served in before running for president. -
Election of 1824
Jackson is elected as the 7th president of the U.S when he earned more electoral votes than John Quincy Adams. -
Election of 1828
Jackson gets more electoral votes than Adams again 4 years later in a rematch, and he is re-elected as president. -
Indian Removal Act
Jackson issued this to drive Indians out of current U.S states in order to gain more land. -
Worcester v. Georgia
A major court case that argued about whether the U.S should build a strong relationship with the Indians or not. -
Nullification Crisis
A political crisis that occurred between South Carolina and the federal government. This had lots of mini issues including unnecessary tariffs and slavery. -
The Bank War
A conflict of Andrew Jackson and the national bank. Jackson dislikes the idea of a second bank and that should be one to control the country's economy.
