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Andrew Jackson Birth
Andrew Jackson was born in Waxhawks, a region in one of the Carolinas. He was the first president to be born in a log cabin. -
Jackson Enlists in Revolutionary Army
Jackson enlisted in the Revolutionary Army at age thirteen. He and his family were hurt in this war. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
This was a victory for Jackson. The Creek tribe lost land because of this. -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans is the last battle in the War of 1812. This battle caused for many to regard Andrew Jackson as a hero. -
Election of 1824
John Quincy Adams won this election. This aggravated Andrew Jackson because he won the popular votes, and it was primarily because of Henry Clay that he lost. -
Election of 1828
Andrew Jackson won this battle by a lot. This gave him spoils. -
Indian Removal Act
This was an act by Andrew Jackson stating that land East to the Mississippi River was American land and that Native Americans had to relocate to areas West of the Mississippi River. This was supposed to be peaceful, however became aggressive. -
Worcester V. Georgia
Georgia began moving Native Americans west. This caused a Supreme Court case stating that Indians had a right to remain in Georgia. -
Nullification Crisis
South Carolina declared the Tariff of 1828 illegal. This was solved by Henry Clay. -
Bank War
Andrew Jackson felt the national bank was too powerful. Therefore, he killed it.
