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Jackson's Birth
Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1767 in Waxhaws -
Jackson enlists in Revolutionary Army
When Jackson was only thirteen years old, he enlisted as a messenger, taking information to other Patriot colonels. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
The Battle of Horseshoe Bend was fought during the War of 1812 in the Mississippi Territory, but is now central Alabama. -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was the last battle fought between British and American forces during the War of 1812. British forces withdrew completely from Louisiana after their defeat. -
Election of 1824
In the election of 1824, John Quincy Adams won the presidency, while Jackson called the election a "corrupt bargain", because Henry Clay, Speaker of the House, convinced Congress to elect Adams over Jackson. -
Election of 1828
The election of 1828 was a rematch between current President John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson, but the Electoral College declared Jackson President. -
Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act granted the President the power to take Native American lands already settled in. Most tribes used force and would not leave. -
Worcester vs. Georgia
Worcester vs. Georgia was a case in which the Supreme Court left the conviction of Samuel Worcester by declaring that Georgia's law (prohibited non-Native Americans from going on Native American land without a license) was unconstitutional. -
Nullification Crisis
The nullification crisis was a dispute between South Carolina and the federal government, because South Carolina threatened to secede if the tariff affecting them was not nullified, or canceled -
Bank War
On September 10, 1833, Andrew Jackson announces that the United States will no longer use the national bank, and takes out all funds from it, and vetoes it when its charter was up for renewal.
