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Battle of New Orleans
In 1815, Andrew Jackson led the Battle of New Orleans. He led the soldiers in the first war of 1812, and successfully won -
Election of 1824
In 1824, Andrew Jackson ran for president, but lost becoause of the "Corrupt Bargain" -
Jacksonian Democracy
In 1824, the Jacksonian Democracy was created, which was the beginning of common men voting, the spoils system, and his soon to come presidency -
Spoils System
During the Jacksonian democracy, especially during his presidency, Jacson followed the spoils system. This was the belief that the president was the voice of the people, and his followers deserved the government positions -
Election of 1828
In 1828, Andrew Jackson won the election, because he granted all common white men the right to vote -
Nullification Crisis
During Jacksons presidency, he had to face the nullfication crisis. Thr crisis was the pasing of the Tarrif of Abominations. -
Indian Removal Act
In 1830, Jackson passed the Indian Removal Act, which removed all tribes East of the Mississippi river. Most tribes signed treaties with the govt. -
Worcester v. Georgia
In 1830, Georgia passed a law that stated any white person without a license living alongside indians (Native Americans) were to be arrested. They arrested worcester who sued and was freed by the U.S govt. The case endded in 1832 -
Jackson's War on Bank
In 1832, Jackson was reelected and removed all federal deposits from the National Bankand gave the money to the states. Most people liked that, but thought he did it in too dictorial a fashion -
Trail of Tears
In 1837, federal troops were sent to move 16,000 Cherokees to indian teritory. 1/4 of them died onthe journey from things like exposure, starvation, and fevers. The jorney was 8,000 miles
