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Jacksons' Birth
He was born in the Waxhaws area between North and South Carolina. -
Jackson Enlists in Revolutionary Army
Jackson joined the army at age 13 along with his brother. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Jackson helped end the Creek War by the victory of this war. -
Battle of New Orleans
Jackson was known as a hero for winning this war, which helped him win his presidency. -
Election of 1824
Jackson won this election, but was very close to losing by Adams. -
Election of 1828
Jackson won the election for president over Adams from electoral and popular vote. -
Indian Removal Act
Jackson removed the Indians from Mississippi and the western part of Alabama. -
Bank War
He disliked the Bank so much because he believed it was too powerful and vowed that he would kill it. -
Worcester v. Ga
Jackson supported Georgia's decision to take control over the Indians through this time. -
Nullification Crisis
Jackson has the option to secede or nullify South Carolina's threat.
