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Jackson's Birth
Andrew Jackson is born in Lancaster County, South Carolina. He is the first president to be born in a log cabin. -
Enlists in Revolutionary Army
At the young age of 13, Jackson enlisted in the army. He was captured, and after refusing to shine a soldiers shoe, was slashed in the hand and face. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
At this battle in the War of 1812, Jackson defeats the Creek Indians, whihc was a major blow to the Native Americans part in the war. -
Battle of New Orleans
Jackson defeats the British after leading his snipers to take out the enemy. He becomes a hero overnight. -
Election of 1824
In this 'Corrupt Bargain" John Quincy Adams beat out Andrew Jackson even though Jackson won the popular vote. He believed that because the electoral vote was tied, Henry Clay used his powers as leader of the house to make Adams president. -
Election of 1828
After the Election of 1824, Jackson was ready for revenge. In this election, he beat Adams by a landslide -
Indian Removal Act
This act allowed Jackson to begin the movement of Indians across the Mississippi River away from U.S. soil. -
Bank War
Jackson thought the Bank of the United States was keeping some money for itself, so he set out on a campaign to close it. -
Worcester vs. Georgia
Georgia restricted laws on Native Americans in their state land,so a Cherokee took the case to Court. John Marshall ruled Georgia to bo wrong, but Jackson, for states rights, overturned Marshall's ruling. -
Nullification Crisis
After the Tariffs of 1828 and 1832, South Carolina was fed up. They threatened to leave the Union and decided the nullify these tarrifs
