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Jackson's Birth
Jackson was born on this day in Waxhaws. He was born to Irish immigrants with the names: Andrew and Elizabeth who were Presybterian. He was the youngest of his family. -
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What happened after he was born
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Jackson enlists in the Revolutionary Army
At a very young age of twelve or thirteen, the future President enlisted. He had lost his family because of the war and he had to grow up quickly. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
On this day a thousand Indian warriors from the Redstick tribe held their position. They faced 2,600 American soldiers sent by Andrew Jackson. They hoped to gain the self- government they had before. Among Jackson's side there were also other Native Americans. Many Indians were killed. Jackson won and this battle ended the Creek War. -
Battle of New Orleans
This battle is known for being the last major battle of the War of 1812. This event took place after the Treaty of Ghent because of a slow messenger. 4,500 U.S troops went head to head with 7,500 british troops.Andre Jackson was a general at this time and he led them. In just half an hour the British were defeated which made Andrew a national hero. -
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After War of 1812
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Election of 1824
United States presidental election of 1824. Presidental election results map. Blue denotes states won by Jackson, orange denotes states won by Crawford, Light-yellow denotes won by Clay. Nubers indicate the number of elctoral votes allotted to each state. -
Election of 1828
The U.S. presidental elction was the 11th quadrennial presidental election held from Friday, October 31, to tuesday, December 2, 1828.If featured a rematch between between incumbent president John Quincy Adams, and Andrew Jackson, the runner up in the elction of 1824. -
Indian Removal Act
On this day, the act was signed by Andrew Jackson. This allowed the President to get land west of the Missippi in trade for the territory the Indians had settled in. Many resisted and a few went peacefully. The one's that were resistant were forced to move. A journey called the Trail of Tears because many Natives died. -
Worcester v. Georgia
In this court case, the Cherokee Indians were trying to fight against Georgia to stay in their homeland that belonged to their ancestors. The native americans argued that it went against their constitution of sovereign laws, if they were moved. -
Nullification Crisis
In South Carolina, leaders promoted that states did not have to obey national laws. That they could cancel it. John C. Calhoun mainly supported the idea that states rights could triumph over federal laws. -
Bank War
Andrew Jackson was against the Bank of the United States. He believed it only benefitted rich people. He especially targeted Biddlet the bank's president. When it was proposed that the banks be rechartered early, Jackson vetoed it almost immediately.
