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Andrew Jackson's birth
Andrew Jackson was born in a country settlement in the Carolina territories. His hometown was in the backwoods, and he received little education. -
The Revolutionary War
At the age of thirteen, Jackson signed up to help the American militia during the American Revolution. Jackson's oldest brother Hugh also enlisted in a patriot regiment. He worked as a courier, taking messages between troops and leaders. -
Jackson Educates Himself
In his early teens, Jackson started reading law books. At the age of fifteen, Jackson drifted, and taught school a little. Through hard work he educated himself and became a lawyer in Tennessee. -
US Representative
Jackson practiced law in Tennessee for several years. When Tennessee became an official state, Jackson was elected as one of their Representatives in the House of Representatives. He also held the same position in the territorial government of Tennessee after 1791 -
Tennessee Supreme Court Judge
Mr. Jackson moved on to work in the Senate, but he resigned quickly and moved back home. In Tennessee, he began work as a Tennessee Supreme Court Judge. He was a judge of the State supreme court of Tennessee 1798-1804. -
The Warrior
Andrew Jackson first became well known during the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. He defeated the Creek Indians. His victory in the Creek War brought him a commission as major general in the United States Army in May 1814 -
War of 1812
During the war against the British, Andrew Jackson served as a major general. He was called a war hero after he helped win a battle at New Orleans. He received the thanks of Congress and a gold medal by resolution of February 27, 1815. -
Work in Florida
Jackson commanded an expedition which captured Florida in 1817. President Adams acquired Florida from the Spanish, Jackson was named as Florida's military governor. He served from March to December of 1821. -
More work in the Senate
After a long break from the Senate, Jackson returned to the US Senate. He was again elected to the United States Senate and served from March 4, 1823, to October 14, 1825. He later resigned. -
President
Jackson's extra work paid off, and he beat out Adams for the presidency in 1828. He was an unsuccessful candidate for President in 1824. He was elected as a Democrat as President of the United States. -
Assassination Attempt
Andrew Jackson was the first president who had an assassin attempt to kill him while he was still president. It happened outside the US Capitol. The assassin's guns both misfired, and Jackson was saved. -
The Federal Debt
After being re-elected in 1832, Jackson worked hard and paid off the entire National Debt. It was the only time in history that this has happened. He later retired to his country home, the "Hermitage," near Nashville, Tennessee, where he died June 8, 1845.
