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Jackson's Birth
Andrew Jackson was born to Andrew and Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson, who were Scots-Irish colonists. -
Jackson enlists in Revolutionary Army
In the year 1780, Jackson enlisted into the Revolutionary Army at age 13. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
The Battle of Horseshoe Bend was fought during the War of 1812 in central Alabama. General Andrew Jackson and his forces defeated the Red Sticks, ending the Creek War -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was the final major battle of the War of 1812, where General Andrew Jackson led his forces to victory. -
Election of 1824
Andrew Jackson ran for president against John Quicy Adams, Henry Clay, and William H. Crawford. Since there were 4 people, it was hard to win the elctiion by a landslide. Adams ended up winning, though jackson won the popular vote. -
Election Of 1828
This election was Andrew Jackson's rematch John Quicy Adams to see who would take up the next presidental seat. In the end, Jackson easily won the election for president by a landslide. -
Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal act, signed into law on May 28, was created to remove Indians west of the Mississippi River. However, many were angry about losing their homelands. -
Bank War
Congress established a bank, but President Jackson didn't like it and claimed that he would demolish it. -
Worcester vs. Georgia
This Supreme Court case was decided on March 3, 1832. This case was filed because Samuel Worcester and other whites were residing in Cherokee nation without a license. -
Nullification Crisis
This is when South Carolina's Nullification Crisis goes into effect. The Nullification Crisis was written because South Carolina refuses to collect Tarrifs since they are "unfair".
