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Andrew Jackson Timeline
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Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was a battle almost ending the War of 1812. Because news crossed very slow they still fought this battle even though the British and the Americans had already signed a treaty ending the war. The victory went to us and Andrew Jackson, the war hero, gained political support. -
Election of 1824
Jackson lost the presidential election to John Quincy Adams, due to the corrupt bargain. -
Election of 1828
Andrew Jackson tries to win the election again and this time he is succcessful. -
Indian Removal Act
The president negotiatied with the Indians to move them west of the Mississippi river -
Nullification Crisis
When congress passed the Tariff of 1828 it protected North industry but it hurt the South. So South Carolina declared it illegal and nullified -
Bank War
Andrew Jackson thought that the bank had too much power and he vowed to "kill it". He eventually vetoed the charter for the bank and it was destroyed.
