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Birth of Andrew Jackson
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Andrew Jackson Enlists in the Revolutionary Army
Jackson enlists in the army when he is just thirteen years old. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
In the War of 1812, in Mississippi. -
Battle of New Orleans
Jackson became a war hero, at this battle, during the War of 1812. He became known across all of America -
Election of 1824
Andrew Jackson lost the presidency, to John Quincy Adams. -
Election of 1828
Andrew Jackson won the presidency against John Quincy Adams. He then served two terms -
Indian Removal Act
Jackson was very much against Native Americans. When gold was founded in Georgia, in the land of the Indians, he asked congress to pass the Indian Removal Act. The Native Americans were forced to move, going on the Trail of Tears. -
Worcester vs. Georgia
Georgia passed a law saying no one can live in Indian territory, unless they have a warrant. A missionary, Samuel Worcester was sent to jail for living in their land. Worcester won the case. -
Nullification Crisis
Because of the high Tariff of 1828, South Carolina threatened to secede from the union. Henry Clay came up with a compromise, so the tariff lowers over ten years. -
Bank War
Jackson abolished the National Bank, and separated the money between the states. Economic problems caused the banks to close, and everyone was worried they would loose their money. -
Andrew Jackson Death
