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Parents emigrated to the US
From Ireland. If only they know this was the best choice they could have made. Look what he becam. -
Born
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Captured by the Stupid Brits
Andrew and Robert (his younger brother) are captured and held by the British. He wouldn't clean an officers boots, so the officer slashed his hand and face with his sword. No wonder he hates them. Also contracted smallpox. -
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Appointed Judge for the Tennessee Supreme Court
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Appointed Commander of the Tennessee Militia
With the rank of colonel. Elected the major general the next year. I don't actually know the dates because that's a lot of work but I know the years so yay. -
Defeated the Red Sticks, part of the Creek Indian tribe
Effectively ending the Creek war. Jackson FTW. -
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7th President of the US
Yeah!! America!! -
The Indian Removal Act was passed by Congress
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Assassination Attempt
Richard Lawrance aimed two pistols at Jackson, neither of which actually shot. What did Jackson do? Beat him with his cane, of course. -
Died