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Jackson's Birth
Andrew Jackson was born in Tennessee. -
Jackson Enlists in Revolutionary Army
Andrew Jackson enlists in the army at age 13 with his oldest brother Hugh. They served their country and were even captured by the British. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
This was a battle between the United States Forces and Red Sticks, a Indian Tribe that was against American expansion. It ended the Creek War. -
Battle of New Orleans
This was the first major battle of the war of 1812, led by Andrew Jackson and defeated the Brittish Army -
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Election of 1824
This was the 10th presidential election between Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, and William Crawford. John Quincy Adams was elected President. -
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Election of 1828
This was a rematch between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson to see who would win. It was the 11th presidential election. -
Bank War
The Bank War was created by Alexander Hamilton to regulate economic policies, but Jackson was against it and had it vetoed. -
Indian Removal Act
This was the act that gave the President power to move the Native Americans west of the Mississippi. -
Worcester v. Georgia
This was the Supreme Court Case that said Indian's had a right to remain in Georgia. -
Nullification Crisis
This was a protective tariff that hurt the southern planters.
