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Jackson's Birth
Mar 15,1767 was the birth of the hero of the War of 1812 and Revolutionary War, Andrew Jackson. Andrew Jackson was born in the Waxhaws region between North and South Carolina. -
Jackson enlists in the Revolutionary War
March 1, 1779, Jackson joined the army at age 13, his brother, Robert, who joined with him, died. He then fought in the Revolutionary War, and moved up the ranks until he became a general in the War of 1812. -
Battle of New Orleans
In late 1814, the British marched into New Orleans. The British tried to capture Louisiana.The primary motive was to separate Louisiana from the rest of United States. From there the Biritish hoped to sail up the Mississippi. However Andrew Jackson knew their plans before even they did. He marched his unit into New Orleans and set up camp. On January 8,1815 the British attacked. In the end only seven Americans died. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
March 27, 1814, 1,000 Indians against 2,600 European Americans and 600 Creeks led by Andrew Jackson. He was not president yet. The Europeans were hoping land would be free to settle after battle. -
The Presidential Election of 1824
Oct. 26, 1824 the presidential election of 1824 marked the end of the Republican-Federalist political framework. For the first time in history none of the candidates ran as a member of the Federalist party. The winner of the election was John Quincy Adams of the Whig party. -
Election of 1828
Oct 31 1828 was one of the most rigged and one sided elections in the history of the United States. In some locations Jackson men marched a celebratory parade in the election booths.
In December it became obvious that Jackson had won by a landslide with 178 electoral votes. -
Indian Removal Act
Jackson wanted to remove the Indians in May 28, 1830. It is associated to the Worcester deal. -
Worcester v. Georgia
1825, Worcester became affiliated with the cherokees, made friends, was arrested for it, Cherokees taken on trail of tears to oklahoma in 1835. Worcester’s went to court March 3, 1832. -
Nullification Crisis
Nov 24,1832 was the year of the nullification crisis which was a hard time during Jackson’s presidency. The nullification was entered so that South Carolina would no longer be tariffed. -
Bank War
People mistrusted the banks, especially the national bank, as they were greedy. Jackson was strongly opposed to them September 10, 1833 and in 1836 he did not allow it to be renewed.
