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Battle of New Orleans
In 1815, the British attacked on New Orleans, causing our troops to win a victory for the United States, and making Andrew Jackson a national War Hero. -
Jacksonian Democracy
In 1824-1828, Jackson led his democracy to believe that the nation had been corrupted, eventually giving suffrage to all white men. -
Election of 1824
In 1824, Adams and Jackson fought for President, leading to John Quincy Adams winning the election because of the Corrupt Bargain. -
Nullification Crisis
Beginning in 1828, the Nullification Crisis started, where Jackson faced the confrontation of South Carolina, and the South attempted to nullify the tariffs. -
Spoils System
In 1828-1836, Jackson fired the old federal workers, and hired commoners, giving the people who supported him jobs. -
Election of 1828
In 1828, the Democrats and Whigs fought against each other, electing Andrew Jackson for president, and leading to the Jackson Era. -
Indian Removal Act
In 1830, Congress passed the act during Andrew Jackson's presidency, which negotiated with Indian tribes for their removal and move to land west of the Mississippi River. -
Worcester v. Georgia
In 1832, the Cherokees sued Georgia to keep their land because of the thought that they were dependent nations, but eventually moving anyways, even though they won the fight. -
Jackson's War on Bank
In 1833, Andrew Jackon wanted to destroy the 2nd National Bank because him and his supporters believed Congress had too much power, leading to him killing it and vetoing the charter. -
Trail of Tears
In Winter 1837 and leading in 1838, Indians were removed as part of Jackson's policy, which caused them to migrate west, and the long journey leading to 1/4 dying from disease, starvation and epidemics.
