Old hickory primary source

Andrew Jackson and Native Americans

By jingz2007

  • Battle of Burnt Corn Creek

    A group of Red Stick Creek's were attacked while they were in their camp at Burnt Corn Creek by a group of American militia. This battle started the Creek War and lead up to the Ft. Mims Massacre.

  • Ft. Mims Massacre

    Ft. Mims Massacre
    At Ft. Mims many settlers were massacred by the Redstick Creek warriors.

  • Battle of Horseshoe Bend

    Andrew Jackson attacked the Red Stick Indians at Horseshoe Bend.

  • Treaty of Ft. Jackson

    The Treaty of Ft. Jackson was signed by Andrew Jackson.

  • Negro Fort is Destroyed

    Negro Fort is Destroyed
    Negro Fort's powder magazine was hit by a cannon and exploded the entire fort after the Fort was ordered to be destroyed because hostile Native Americans that refused to ally with the U.S. took refuge there.

  • The Trial of Ambrister and Arbuthnot

    The Trial of Ambrister and Arbuthnot
    Ambrister and Arbuthnot were tried and found guilty. Both were sentenced to execution for helping the Native Americans hostile to the United States.
  • Period: to

    Andrew Jackson's Presidency

    Andrew Jackson is President

  • Indian Removal Act

    The Indian Removal Act was signed by Andrew Jackson and became a law.