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Jackson's Birth
Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States and was a Democratic-Republican. He was also considered a war hero in the War of 1812. -
Jackson Enlists in Revolutionary Army
Andrew Jackson joined the army when he was 13, with his brother Robert Jackson, who later died in battle. -
Battle Of Horseshoe Bend
This battle was fought in the War of 1812 on the Mississippi Territory, now central Alabama. This battle took place on March 27, 1814. This war led to a decisive US and allied Native American victory. -
Battle of New Orleans
Major battle of the War of 1812, it was fought between America and Great Britain. The Americans were led by Andrew Jackson, Britain was led by Edward Pakenham. The Americans successfully won the battle. -
Election of 1824
The Election of 1824 was the sixth Presidential Election of the United States. A tie occurred between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, the congress had to decide who was to win. John Quincy Adams was decided the winner of the Presidential Election. -
Election of 1828
The Election of 1828 was the seventh Presidential Election of the United States. In the election of 1824 there was a tie between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams. In 1828 Andrew Jackson was the Democratic Republican nominee and won the election. -
Indian Removal Act
This was signed by Andrew Jackson on May 28, 1830. This law authorized the president to negotiate with southern indian tribes for their removal of federal territory west of the Mississippi River. -
Worcester v. Ga
This was a case in which the United States Supreme Court vacated the conviction of Samuel Worcester in 1832. This case also held the Georgia Criminal Statute that prohibited non-Native Americans from being present on Native American lands without a license. -
Nullification Crisis
The Nullification Crisis was a United States sectional political crisis, which involved a confrontation between South Carolina and the federal government. -
Bank War
The Bank War was the name of the campaign begun by President Andrew Jackson in 1833. This also set out to destroy the Second Bank of the United States, after his reelection convinced him that his opposition to the bank won national support.
