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Birth of Andrew Jackson
He was born in Waxhaws, North Carolina to Andrew and Elizabeth Jackson. -
Jackson enters the Army
He entered the Continental Army as a 12 year old. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Jackson led Americans to victory over Native Americans. -
Battle of New Orleans
Jackson led Americans to victory in the final battle of the War of 1812. It is ironic due to the fact that the battle happened after the end of the war. -
Election of 1824
Electon between Jackson and John Quincy Adams. Neither won so the vote went to the House of Representatives, which Adams won. -
Election of 1828
Andrew Jackson defeated John Quincy Adams to become the 7th President of the United States. -
Indian Removal Act
A law passed that required Indians to move West to provide more room for American settlers. -
Nullification Crisis
The Nullifcation Crisis put tax on imported and exported goods. It really hurt the south's economy because they frequently traded with other countries. -
Worchester v. Georgia
The trial between the Indians and the Georgia government. The government wanted the Indians to leave the area, but the Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional to force out the Indians. -
Bank War
Jackson disliked the National Bank because he thought it was too powerful. Due to this, he vetoed their charter.
