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Andrew Jackson Important Events

  • Andrew Jacksons Birth

    Andrew Jacksons Birth
    Andrew Jackson was born on March 15th, 1767; in Waxhaw, North Carolina to proud parents Andrew and Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson.
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  • Jackson enlists in the Revolutionary Army at age 13

    Jackson enlists in the Revolutionary Army at age 13
  • The Battle of Horseshoe Bend

    The Battle of Horseshoe Bend
    The Battle of Horseshoe Bend was fought on March 27th, 1814 in the War of 1812. At this battle, Jackson defeated a tribe of Indians led by Tecumseh which ended the creek war.
  • Battle of New Orleans

    Battle of New Orleans
    The battle of New Orleans started in December 1814, and ended January 1815. Because of the American victory, the British were forced to ratify the treaty of Ghent, which ultimately ended the war.
  • Election of 1824

    Election of 1824
    The Election of 1824 was during the era of good feeling when Adams won president because of Clay who was appointed secretary of state.
  • Election of 1828

    Election of 1828
    This was the first election decided by popular vote.
  • The Nullification Crisis

    The Nullification Crisis
    The Nullification crisis occured when Jackson adopted the Ordinance of Nullification because of an issue with a protective tariff in South Carolina. The tariff was hurting southern planters so it was removed.
  • The Indian Removal Act

    The Indian Removal Act
    On May 26, 1830 The Indian Removal Act was approved by Jackson which caused the Indians to be moved to reservations in Oklahoma and Georgia, and west of the Mississippi River.
  • Bank War

    Bank War
    The bank war was caused when Jackson didn't renew the national bank charter. He put all the nations money in federal banks, and it tossed everything into a frenzy because people couldn't use their bank accounts like normal.
  • Worester vs. Georgia

    Worester vs. Georgia
    This was a court case fought over the Cherokees being removed from their homeland in the South West.