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Jackson's Birth
Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1767. His parents were Andrew and Elizabeth Jackson. -
Jackson enlists in Revolutioinary Army
Andrew Jackson was only 13 years old when he joined the Army. He fought in many battles with Indians and Great Britain. One of the battles was the Battle of New Orleans. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
It was a battle between the European Americans and the Native Americans. Andrew Jackson led the Europeans. The Europeans had many men, including 'friendly' natives. -
Battle of New Orleans
Great Britain and America met in New Orleans and they fought in a battle that was very bloody. After the battle, Andrew Jackson gained national stardom. -
Election of 1824
John Quincy Adams won this election by telling his running mate, Henry Clay, to tell the House of Representatives to vote for Adams. Andrew Jackson called this a 'corrupt bargain'. -
Election of 1828
John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson were both running for president. Jackson persuaded people and won the Election of 1828. -
Indian Removal Act
This act was passed to keep the Indians west of the Mississippi River. They were mainly removing the Indians that lived the the southeast part of the U.S. -
Bank War
It wasn't a war with swords and guns. Instead, it was an argument over whether the Second Bank of the U.S. should stay or not. Andrew Jackson didn't support the bank, so he vetoed the charter for renewal. -
Worcester v. Georgia
A court case involving Samuel Worcester. This case abolished the Cherokee tribe from the United States. -
Nullification Crisis
The Nullification Crisis put many taxes on imported and experted goods. This act hurt the South, because the South traded with many countries. South Carolina was especially mad, and they threatened to secede if this wasn't fixed.
