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Jackson's Birth
Jackson's birthplace is unknown. Both of his parents immigrated from Ireland. Jackson's father died in an accident right before he was born. -
Jackson enlists in Revolutionary Army
Jacson enlisten in the army at the age of 13. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Jackson led the Americans to a victory in central Alabama against the Creek Indians. -
Battle of New Orleans
This was the final major battle of the War of 1812. Jackson helped defend New Orleans from the British. -
Election of 1824
A brutal campaign between Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams, William Crawford, and Henry Clay. Although Jackson won the popular vote Adams came out as victor. -
Election of 1828
After losing the election of 1824. Jacson won the electon by a landslide. -
Indian Removal Act
Jackson convinces congress to remove the Indians from Mississippi and part of Alabama bringing more state population, wealth, and power. -
Bank War
The Bank War was caused by Jackson. He thought it was to powerful and he vetoed its charter for renewal. -
Nullification Crisis
The nullification crisis deals with the problem of the protective tariff by increasing tax on goods from Europe which hurt Southern farmers. South Carolina threatened to secede if the tariff wasn't nullified. -
Worcester v. Ga
Worcester v. Georgia was a case that maintained that Indians had the right to remain in Georgia.
