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Jackson's Birth
Andrew was born in Waxhaws, South Carolina. -
Jackson enlists in the Revolutionary Army
He joined the army at the age of 13 with his brother. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Jackson and his forces win the batte. -
Battle of New Orleans
Jackson led America to victory. -
Election of 1824
Andrew Jackson wins election:
99 Electoral votes
153,544 Popular votes -
Election of 1828
Andrew Jackson wins his 2nd election:
178 Electoral votes
647,286 Popular votes -
Indian Removal Act
Andrew justified the removal policy established by the Indian Removal Act. -
Nullification Crisis
He declared that state nullification of federal law was unconstitutional. -
Worcester vs. Georgia
Jackson was referred to as "King Andrew" because of the near- monarchial control over the country. -
Bank War
Jackson sent a message to the Senate with an unsigned bill that extended the charter of the 2nd Bank of the U.S. -
Jackson's Death
Andrew died of bad health and old age in Hermitage.
