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Jacksons Birth
Jackson was born in the Waxhaws area, Carolina, in a log cabin. Andrew Jackson state park is located on the site of his birthplace. -
Jackson Enlists in Revolutionary Army
In 1779 Jackson enlisted in the Revolutionary Army. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabamas militaries, that were commanded my Andrew Jackson, went with Lower Creek and Cherokee to battle the Red Sticks. And won. -
Battle of New Orleans
The last major battle of the War of 1812. This battle was faught after the treaty was signed but the news hadn't reached them yet. 7,500 british soldiers marched against 4,500 US troops led by Andrew Jackson. -
Election of 1824
Johm Quincy Adams was elected into office and won against the folowing; Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, and William Crawford. This was known as "The Corrupt Bargain." -
Election of !828
Andrew Jackson won against John Quincy Adams. Jackson won by a landslide. After Jackson was elected he used the Spoil System. -
Nullification Crisis
A protective tariff was issued, the Tariff of Abominations, and had a huge negative impact on the South. Since Jackson wouldn't nullify the law, South Carolina threated to secede. Henry Clay compromised that they would lower the tariff and give Jackson more power so no state could threaten to secede again. -
Indian Removal Act
This was a law Andrew Jackson signed giving permision to push the indians to unsettled lands west of the Mississippi, in exchange for indian lands within the US. -
Worcester v. Georgia
Georgia wanted to move all indians west into unknown territory. Georgia wonand this was known as the Trail of Tears. -
Bank War
Alexander Hamilton created the first national bank. Jacksom thought it was too powerful, and he vowed "I will kill it!" When the bank was up for renewal Jackson vetoed it on July 8, 1832.
