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Andrew Jackson is Born
Born in a backwoods settlement, Andrew Jackson is born to Andrew Jackson Sr. and Elizabeth Jackson on March 15, 1767. -
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American Revolutionary War
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Jackson enlists in the Revolutionary Army
Jackson enlists to the Revolutionary Army, at the age of 13. -
Batte of Horseshoe Bend
A battle between the Creek Inidans and American Settlers with an army of Tennessee Militia led by then Major General Andrew Jackson. In this battle the Militiamen surrounded the Creeks, who then anhiliaited the Crreks and won the battle, protecting a part of the frontier in the process. -
Battle of New Orleans
Even though the Treaty between Britan and the United States was signed on December 24th, 1814, the news was slow to travel to New Orleans. Not knowing this iformation, Andrew Jackson led an army to fight against a british force that was trying to take new orleans. The battle was won by Jackson, causing a rout of British troops. This was the last battle of the American War of 1812. -
Election of 1828
Most ferocious election in History. Didn't focus much on political issues as much as personal issues. The supporters of the candiates attacked the other side with some very personal things, including attacks by adams supporters on jackson's wife. -
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Worchester Vs. Georgia.
A court case where the Cherokee nation sued the State of Georgia. They said the State of Georgia's Laws do not apply to the nation,as they are a seperate nation with their own consitutiion. The Court,through Chief Justice Marshall said that they are -
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Nulllifcation Crisis
Where South Carlonia Threatened to suceede if the Tarrifs weren't lowered and said the tarriffs didn't apply to the citzens of the state. President Jackson was furious, and sent the Army to quell the so called "uprising". This ended with the comprimise of 1833, which lowered the tariff.
