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Battle of New Orleans
In 1815, Andrew Jackson led his troops into victory in the War of 1812, which made the people believe ha was a war hero. -
Election of 1824
In 1824, Jackson did not win the election since John Quincy Adams made a "corrupt bargain" with Henry Clay in order to win. -
Election of 1828
In 1828, Jackson defeated John Quincy Adams in the election because he became more popular with the "common man" while Adams became unpopular. -
Jacksonian Democracy
In 1828, Jackson went into office and immediately made precedants so that the common people should have more decisions in the government and be able to vote. -
Spoils System
From 1829-1836, Jackson appointed his supportes to government posts, because he believed it would give average people more involvement in the government. -
Indian Removal Act
In 1830, Jackson created an act to move Indian tribes east of the Mississippi River to territory in the west in order for westward expansion in the U.S. -
Nullification Crisis
In 1830, the United States faced a crisis because of a tariff issue happening and issues about the rights of the states leading to South Carolina threatening to secede. -
Jacksons War on Bank
In 1832, Jackson ordered a removal of all funds in the national bank to be moved to state banks, because he believed that the national bank was too powerful, and it would give the states more power. -
Worcester V. Georgia
In 1832, Samuel Worcester sued Georgia because of a new law prohibiting Americans from living with Natives, which he was sent to prision for. -
Trail of Tears
In 1837, federal troops escorted 16,000 Cherokees west to Indian territory, and guring the journey one-fourth of the people died on the way
