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Jackson's Birth
Andrew Jackson was born on this day to Andrew and Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson in a log cabin. -
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The Life of Andrew Jackson
The birth and death of Andrew Jackson. -
Andrew Jackson Joins the Revolutionary Cause
It is unknown exactly when Jackson joins the Revolutionary Army, but it IS known that he joined when he was thirteen years old. -
The Battle of Horseshoe Bend
A battle during The War of 1812 between the Indians and the Americans that took place in Alabama. The American side was led by none othre than Andrew Jackson. -
The Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was led on the American side by no other than our one and only Andrew Jackson. This battle is considered America's greatest land victory and the final and decisive battle of the War of 1812. -
The Election of 1824
The Election of 1824, in which Jackson thought he was cheated by John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay, calling it the "Corrupt Bargain". -
The Election of 1828
Jackson got his revenge in the Election of 1828, beating John Quincy Adams with a landslide victory. -
Jackson's Presidential Inauguration
Jackson's inauguration and start of his first term as President. -
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Andrew Jackson's Presidency
Jackson's two terms from 1829 to 1837. -
Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act was signed into law by President Andrew JAckson on this date, effectively "cancelling out" the ruling of Worceseter v. Georgia and forcing out the Native Americans in the name of federal law. -
Worcester v. Georgia
The Supreme Court case of Worcester v. Georgia was argued on February 20th, 1832. The Supreme Court ruled that the States had no rights to force Native Americans off of their land, but Andrew Jackson decided to encourage the "Indian Removal Act", which allowed the States to do just that, but in the name of the Federal Government. -
The Bank War
Jackson swore to kill the Federal Bank because it was starting to hurt the common farmer. Jackson accused the bank of being too corrupt and said that the rich were using the Bank for their own personal gain. When the bank was up for recharter, Jackson vetoed the bill, risking his reelection. -
The Nullification Crisis
The date used here was the day a state convention passed the "Ordinance of Nullification", beginning the Nullification Crisis.
