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Jackson's Birth
Jackson was born between North and South Carolina. Both states claim he was born in their state. His father died before his birth and his mother died when he was 14 leaving him an orphan. -
Jackson's Enlistment
At age 13 Jackson joined the local militia as a courier. This was during the American Revolutionary War. WHen US declared war on Britain, Jackson earned the nickname Old Hickory. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
In Alabama, Major Andrew Jackson defeated the Creek Indians who wanted to stay on their land. The battle was called Horseshoe Bend because there was a river in the area in the shape of a horse shoe. -
Battle of New Orleans
During the War of 1812, this battle made Jackson a national hero. His reputation aided him in his election for president. This battle was a belated victory for the US. -
Election of 1824
The election of 1824 was a corrupt bargin in Jackson's eyes because he believed John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay made a deal which cost him his presidency. -
Election of 1828
The campaign was the first true mud-slinging contest. The election results tallied up to be a clear victory for Jackson. -
Indian Removal Act
Andrew Jackson passed this act that gave the president power to move the Native Americans west of the Mississippi River. -
Worcester vs Georgia
Worcester vs Georgia was a Supreme court case in which Mr. Worcester believed his tribe was being moved off its home land unconstitionally and Georgia wanted to move the indians west so settlers could expand. John Marshal decided the indians were allowed to stay where they lived. -
Bank War
Andrew Jackson thought the national bank was too powerful so he vowed to stop it. Jackson vetoed the Bank when it came up for renewal. -
Nullification Crisis
This event was caused by the Tariff of 1828 which taxed imported goods. South Carolina declared the tariff illegal by passing the Nullification Act. Henry Clay resolved this crisis with a compromise.
