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Jackson's Birthday
The day Andrew Jackson was born. -
Jackson Enlists in Revolutionary Army
When Jackson joined the fight for America's Independence -
Battle at Horseshoe Bend
A major battle in the Creek War. -
Battle of New Orleans
A final battle of the War of 1812, when Andrew Jackson and troops took New Orleans. -
The Election of 1824
A presidential election, the main candidates were Jackson and Adams. Although Jackson won the popular vote he did not become President -
Election of 1828
The next election between Adams and Jackson where Jackson won by a landslide. -
Indian Removal Act
President at the time Andrew Jackson believed that if he removed the Native Americans the states would be able to develop quicker. -
Worcester vs. Georgia
The Indians did not want to move so they sued, the ruling was that the Indians could stay, but it was never followed up/ respected. -
Nullification Crisis
A tariff was placed on imported goods, this was good for the North but bad for the South. So South Carolina threatened to secede if the tax was not removed -
Bank War
Andrew Jackson vetoed the National Bank, as he felt it was too powerful.