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The Life of Andrew Jackson

  • Birth of Andrew Jackson

    Birth of Andrew Jackson

    He was born in Waxhaws, North Carolina to Andrew and Elizabeth Jackson.
  • Jackson enters the Army

    Jackson enters the Army

    He entered the Continental Army as a 12 year old.
  • Battle of Horseshoe Bend

    Battle of Horseshoe Bend

    Jackson led Americans to victory over Native Americans.
  • Battle of New Orleans

    Battle of New Orleans

    Jackson led Americans to victory in the final battle of the War of 1812. It is ironic due to the fact that the battle happened after the end of the war.
  • Election of 1824

    Election of 1824

    Electon between Jackson and John Quincy Adams. Neither won so the vote went to the House of Representatives, which Adams won.
  • Election of 1828

    Election of 1828

    Andrew Jackson defeated John Quincy Adams to become the 7th President of the United States.
  • Indian Removal Act

    Indian Removal Act

    A law passed that required Indians to move West to provide more room for American settlers.
  • Nullification Crisis

    Nullification Crisis

    The Nullifcation Crisis put tax on imported and exported goods. It really hurt the south's economy because they frequently traded with other countries.
  • Worchester v. Georgia

    Worchester v. Georgia

    The trial between the Indians and the Georgia government. The government wanted the Indians to leave the area, but the Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional to force out the Indians.
  • Bank War

    Bank War

    Jackson disliked the National Bank because he thought it was too powerful. Due to this, he vetoed their charter.