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Jackson's Birth
Andrew Jackson was born in the Garden of the Waxhaws, South Carolina. His parents was Irish immigrants and he spent much of childhood in the frontier regions of South Carolina. -
Jackson Enlists in the Revolutionary War
Andrew Jackson enlisted in the continental army at age 13. He fought in the revolutionary war and the war of 1812. He also led the victory at the battle of New Orleans. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
In this war, indians fought with them and Jackson’s side won. 32 soldiers died and 99 injured. The big Creek fort at Horseshoe Bend and the town of Tohopeka were destroyed. This war made Jackson very famous and well-liked by others. -
Battle of New Orleans
The British were hoping that by capturing the city, they could separate Louisiana from the rest of the United States. If communication was faster back then, the war would have never been fought due to the signing of a peace agreement 2 weeks before the battle. -
Election of 1828
This election left Andrew Jackson supporters very disappointed and angry. Jackson ended up with the most votes, but was denied being president by the House of Representatives -
Election of 1824
The election of 1824 was between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. Even though Jackson received more popular votes and electoral votes, Henry Clay’s influence swung the election win to John Adams. The election of 1828 was also between Adams and Jackson. This election went differently. Jackson won by a landslide. -
Indian Removal Act
This act was a law passed which stated that Indian tribes leave for the Southerners to access more land. This led to the Trail of Tears. -
Worcester v. Georgia
When Worcester and other non-Native Americans were being put through prosecution due to them residing within the limits of the Cherokee nation without a license and without taking an oath to support and defend the constitution and laws of the state of Georgia, Worcester said it wasn't fair so he was sent to the penitentiary foto do hard labor for four years. -
Nullification Crisis
This crisis lowered the tariff rates and declared the tariffs of 1828 and 1832 unconstitutional. -
Bank War
After Andrew Jackson’s reelection, he began a campaign to destroy the Second Band of the United States. Jackson announced that in 1833, federal funds would no longer be deposited in the Bank of the United States.
