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Andrew Jackson's Birth
Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1767 in the Waxhaws area between the areas of North Carolina and South Carolina. His parents were Andrew Jackson and Elizabeth Jackson. -
Andrew Jackson enlists in the Revolutionary Army
At the age of thirteen, Andrew Jackson enlisted in the army as a courier. His job brought him to harsh conditions where he and his brother were imprisoned. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
In 1814, during the War of 1812, American troops were led by Andrew Jackson against the Creek Indians. With the help of the Cherokees, Jackson won a crushing victory at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. -
Battle of New Orleans
At the end of the War of 1812, a battle between British and American forces took place that ended in an American victory. The battle was significant as Americans retained control of the land. Overnight, Andrew Jackson became national hero. -
Start of Election of 1824
In the Election of 1824, four candidates ran for President, but the support of New Englanders and the "Corrupt Bargain" won John Quincy Adams an election.The "Corrupt Bargain" especially angered Jackson as he believed it was completely unconstitutional and unfair. -
End of Election of 1824
In the Election of 1824, four candidates ran for President, but the support of New Englanders and the "Corrupt Bargain" won John Quincy Adams an election. The "Corrupt Bargain" especially angered Jackson as he believed it was completely unconstitutional and unfair. -
Start of Election of 1828
In the Election of 1828, Andrew Jackson ran against John Quincy Adams once again, but this time, the Democrat emerged as victor. Americans cheered as a "common man", like them, was assuming such a high rank of position. -
End of Election of 1828
In the Election of 1828, Andrew Jackson ran against John Quincy Adams once again, but this time, the Democrat emerged as victor. Americans cheered as a "common man", like them, was assuming such a high rank of position. -
Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act was a law passed in 1830 that forced many Native Americans to move west of the Mississippi River. The Cherokee's long, sorrowful journey west became known as the Trail of Tears. -
Worcester v. Georgia
In the 1832 case of Worcester v. Georgia, Chief Justice John Marshall declared Georgia's action unconstitutional. Additionally, Native Americans were protected by the United States Constitution. -
Start of Bank War
President Jackson waged war on the Bank of the United States. Like many westerners, he thought that it was too powerful. Source: http://www.neh.gov/humanities/2008/januaryfebruary/feature/king-andrew-and-the-bank -
Start of Nullification Crisis
The Tarrif Abominations led to great displeasure in the South, specifically South Carolina, and sparked a rebellion against the government. In fact, South Carolina threatened to secede, which caused a major uproar in the White House. -
End of Nullification Crisis
Henry Clay proposed a compromise that lowered the tariff but gave the President the power to use the army if needed. In response, South Carolina repealed the Nullification Act, and the Nullification Crisis passed. -
End of Bank War
With Jackson as the victor of the Bank War, the Bank officialy closed in 1836, but federall funds were no longer put in the Bank starting in 1833. Its closing was a catalyst for the Panic of 1837. Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/andrew-jackson-shuts-down-second-bank-of-the-us
