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Jackson's Birth
Andrew Jackson was the Seventh President of the United States. He was born on March 15, 1767 in Waxhaws, North Carolina. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Andrew Jackson led and won The Battle of Horseshoe in 1814. Because of this win, Jackson cleared the territory of Mississippi for American Settlement. -
Battle of New Orleans
Although the war of 1812 was over, word had not spread and in New Orleans, a battle broke out. Led by Andrew Jackson, the Americans won and gained control of New Orleans and it's port. THis made Jackson a hero. -
Election of 1824
In the Election of 1824, It was a close draw between John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson, but the final decision made by the House of Representatives who voted for Adams. -
Election of 1828
In this election, Jackson won a majority of the votes and became the Seventh President of the United States. -
Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act by Andrew Jackson forced the Indians to move west onto the other side of the Mississippi River. THis was known as the Trail of Tears because many Native Americans lef their home and died. -
Worcester vs. Georgia
In the Supreme Court case of Worcester v. Georgia, Georgia wanted to move the Indians out of their state but Samuel Worcester opposed. In 1814, The Supreme Court ruled that Georgia's plan was unconstitutional. -
Nullification Crisis
When the United States placed a heavy tariff, South Carolina was outraged and threatened to secede. Jackson sought Henry Clay's advice and decided to lower the tariff but took away any right to nullify a federal law. -
Bank War
Andrew Jackson opposed the National Bank because he felt that the President and Administrators of the bank were using it for profit. In 1833, Jackson vetoed the bank and it was demolished.
