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Jackson's Birth
Andrew Jackson was born to Andrew and Elizabeth Jackson.was born in South Carolina. -
Jackson Enlists in Revolutionary Army
Jackson enlists in Revolutionary Army, 15 March 1781:Jackson joined the army at age 13. With his brother Robert Jackson, who later died. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
The battle was part of the war of 1812. Andrew Jackson defeated the creek Indians at the battle. It was a victory for Americans. -
Battle of New Orleans
The British attempted to capture New Orleans and then wanted to sail up the Mississippi. They were stopped by General Andrew Jackson and his sharpshooters. Only seven Americans died. Jackson became a national hero despite the fact that the battle was fought after peace had been decided upon. -
Election of 1828
THe candidates of the election were Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adama, Henry Clay, and William Crawford. Jackson won the popular vote, but no one won the electoral vote. The House of Representatives broke the tie and John Quincy Adams won. -
Nullification Crisis
The tarrif of 1828 was a protective tariff designed to protect US industry tariffs on goods from Europe. The tariff hurt southern planters. Then South Carolina declared the tariff illegal by passing the Nullification Act. They threatened to secede if this act wasn't passed. -
Election of 1828
Andrew Jackson won by a landslide against John Quincy Adams. -
Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act gave the president power to move Native Americans west of the Mississippi. This journey was called the Trail of Tears because it was a hard and deadly journey. Some Native American groups resisted such as the Seminoles. -
Worcester Vs Georgia
The case maintained that Indians had a right to remain in Georgia. This lead to the Indian Removal Act. -
Bank War
The Bank of the United States was made by Alexander Hamilton. THe purpose was to regulate economic policies. Jackson thought the bank was too powerful. In the end, Jackson vetoed the bank when its charter was up.
