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Jackson's Birth
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Jackson Enlists in the Revolutionary Army
Andrew Jackson enlists in the Revolutionary army at age 13. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe band was a major battle taking part in the Creek War. This was when Jackson wanted to clear the Mississippi territory to settle Americans. Andrew Jackson and his well trained militia won this fight. -
Battle of New Orleans
This battle was the final major battle of the War of 1812 -
Election of 1824
This was the election that John Quincy Adams was elected president. This election was decided by the House of Representatives including Henry Clay. In exchange for Clay's vote, Henry was made Secretary of State. Andrew Jackson labeled this as a corrupt bargain. -
Election of 1828
In the election of 1828, Andrew Jackson won the electoral college vote. Although, only white males who owned land were able to vote. -
Indian Removal Act
This act, under the presidency of Andrew Jackson, allowed him to grant land west of the Mississippi in exchange for indian territory within state borders. Some indians resisted the relocation policy. -
Worcester vs. Georgia
The state of Georgia started a campaign to remove indians/Cherokees from their land. Later, Samuel Worcester, a member of ABCFM, came to Georgia and notified the Cherokees of their rights under the constitution. The supreme court clarified the Cherokees to possess a national form of sovereignty and self-determination. -
Nullification Crisis
The Nullification Crisis was a political calamity during Andrew Jackson´s presidency. This was a confrontation between South Carolina and the federal government. -
Bank War
The Bank War was a campaign to destroy the Second Bank of the United States. HIs re-election convinced him that he won national support because of his opposition to the bank.
