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Jackson's birth
Jackson was born in the Waxhaws region between North and South Carolina. -
Jackson enlists in the Revolutionary army
Both of Jackson's brothers died in this war while Jackson himself was a courier. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Jackson led his troops in this battle and killed 800 Native Americans. -
Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson won this battle and became a national hero. -
Election of 1824
John Quincy Adams was elected president, with Jackson coming in second. -
Election of 1828
Andrew Jackson was elected President. -
Nullification Crisis
South Carolina decides to attempt to enforce its power by nullifying tariffs placed by Congress and threatens to secede. Andrew Jackson later threatens to end secession by sending troops to hang secession leaders. -
Indian Removal Act
This act forced all Native Americans to move West, causing the "Trail of Tears". -
Bank War
Andrew Jackson vetos a bill to renew the National Bank early and transfers money to the state "pet" banks. The president of the Bank, Nicholas Biddle, attempted to save the National bank but could not. The Bank's charter expired and money was transferred to State banks. Because the state banks printed too much money, an economic depression was caused due to inflation. -
Worcester vs. GA
The supreme court ruled that states can't pass laws concerning Native American lands.
