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Andrew Jackson's Birth
Andrew Jackson was born into a common family, with no excessive wealth or royalty. He was born in South Carolina. -
Jackson Enlists in the Revolutionary War
Andrew Jackson enlisted in the Revolutionary War at the age of twelve, two months before his thirteenth birthday. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
The Battle of Horseshoe Bend was fought during the war of 1812 in central Alabama. The U.S forces and Indian allies (under Andrew Jackson) defeated the Creek Indian tribes. -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans occurred on January 8, 1815 and was the final battle of the War of 1812. It was a major American victory over the British army. -
Election of 1824
The Election of 1824 showed that the 'Era of Good Feelings' were over. All the candidates were Democratic-Republicans, but personal and sectional interests outweighed political beliefs. John Adams won the Election of 1824. -
Election of 1828
The Election of 1828 was a rematch between John Quincy Adams (Winner of the Election of 1824) and Andrew Jackson (runner-up for Election of 1824). -
Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act was designed to push Native Americans of their lands. The Indians were removed from Mississippi and the western part of Alabama and Georgia. -
Nullification Crisis
The Nullification Crisis was a conflict between South Carolina and the federal government over the tariff acts. -
Worcester vs. Georgia
Worcester vs. Georgia was a case in which the United States Supreme Court abandoned the conviction of Samuel Worcester and held a Georgia criminal law, that prohibited non-indians from being present on indian lands without a license from the state otherwise it was deemed unconstitutional. -
Bank War
President Jackson wanted to destroy the national bank because he thought it was unconstitutional and had too much power.
