Andrew Jackson, Period 2

Andrew Jackson's Birthday

Mar 15, 1767

He was born in Waxhaws, NC.

Battle of Horseshoe Bend

Mar 27, 1814

Battle led by Andrew Jackson in the War of 1812.

Battle of New Orleans

Jan 8, 1815

The last battle of the War of 1812. Battle was led by Andrew Jackson and was what made him famous. Ended January 26, 1815

Election of 1824

Oct 26, 1824

Election where Andrew Jackson ran against John Quincy Adams but lost because the House of Rep.

Election of 1828

Oct 31, 1828

The election where Andrew Jackson ran for president against John Quincy Adams again and won by a landslide.

Indian Removal Act

Mar 28, 1830

This gave the president power to move the Indians west. Many died on this journey.

Worcester v. Virginia

Mar 23, 1832

Supreme Court case that was argued on February 20, 1832. It gave the Native Americans the right to stay in Georgia.

Nullification Crisis

Nov 24, 1832

A tariff was passed to protect the U.S. industry by increasing the tariff on European goods. The South was affected the most because Southern farmers depended on trade with Europe. South Carolina threatens to secede, but Jackson passes a lower tariff to resolve the conflict.

Bank War

Oct 1, 1833

Jackson announced that federal funds would no longer be deposited into the bank and that the charter fir the bank would not be renewed.