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Andrew Jackson is born
Andrew Jackson was born in the Waxhaws region(between North and South Carolina) -
Jackson enlists in Revolutionary Army
Jackson joins the army at age 13. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Battle at Horseshoe Bend against the Indians. Jackson leads Revolutionary army to victory. -
Battle of New Orleans
General Major Andrew Jackson leads over 5,000 soldiers into battle against the British. -
Election of 1828
Jackson runs against John Quicny Adams and wins by a landslide. -
Indian Removal Act
In desire to attract more white settlers, Georgia began moving Native Americans west. -
Nullification Crisis
Because of the taxes that were harming the south, South Carolina threatens to secede. South Carolina also passes Nullification Act and declares tariff illegal. -
Worchester vs. Georgia
This case decides Indians have the right to stay in Georgia. -
Bank War
Jackson thought the bankwas too powerful, and it was hurting farmers in the west. Jackson vowed "I wil kill it!"
