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Jackson's Birth
Jackson was born in Waxahaw Settlement, South Carolina on this day. -
Jackson Enlists In Revolutionary Army
At the young age of 13, Jackson becomes an orderly in the army. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
On this day, Jackson defeated the British at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. -
Battle of New Orleans
Jackson and his superiors kept Britain from seizing New Orleans during the War of 1812 -
Election of 1824
Jackson's first election. He did not win, but he stayed determined for the next election. -
Election of 1828
Jackson's second election. He was elected President. -
Nullification Crisis
After the "tax of abominations", South Carolina was threatening to secede from the Union. Jackson appointed Henry Clay to come to a compromise. -
Worcester vs. Georgia
A court case that tried to sue Jackson for not officially appointing judges. -
Bank War
Jackson vetoed an appeal to start up the second bank of America. It did not pass. -
Election of 1832
Jackson's third election. He easily was reelected. -
Indian Removal Act
Jackson passed an act to move all Native Americans west of the Mississippi river. The journey was called the Trail of Tears. -
Jackson's Death
The day he died.
