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Jackson's Birth
Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1767, in Waxhaws (region between North and South Carolina). His parents ar Andrew and Elizabeth Jackson, who were Scotts-Irish immigrants. -
Jackson Enlists in the Revolutionary Army
Andrew joined the Revolutionary Army at age 13. He fought in the Battle of Hanging Rock. He was taken prisoner by the British, and was the only President to have been a prisoner of war. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
This battle was fought between about 1000 Creek Indians and 2600 Americans (including about 600 Native Americans), the Americans led by General Jackson. The Americans were wanting to win the battle so that they would have more land to setlle on. General Jackson's side had won this battle. -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans took place after the Treaty of Ghent (which had ended the War of 1812) had been signed. The British planned to invade New Orleans, but Gen. Jackson organized a makeshift army of militiamen, frontiersmen, slaves, Native Americans, aristocrats from New Orleans, and pirates. Jackson's ragtag army defeated Lieutenant Gen. Sir Pakenham's force of about 8,000 soldiers, many of whom were veterans. The casualties of the British was about 2000 and Jackson lost less than 100 men. -
Election of 1824
Andrew Jackson, William Crawford, Henry Clay, and John Quincy Adams ran for President in 1824. The Constitution syas that a candidate needs to win a majority in the electoral college, and none of the candidates met that standard. As a result, the election had to be decided by the House of Representatives. This election was known as the "Corrupt Bargain". Much to Jackson's disappointments, John Quincy Adams won the election and became President. -
Election of 1828
Andrew Jackson ran for President in 1828. His competition consisted of John Quincy Adams, John C. Calhoun, and Richard Rush. Jackson won the election 1828 and became the 7th President of the United States. -
Indian Removal Act
Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act which exchanged unsettled lands west of the Mississippi in exchange for the land that the the Indians currently occupied within the already existing state borders. Many tribes resisted, and were forcibly removed by way of what is now called the "Trail of Tears". -
Worcester v. Georgia
Georgia wanted all non-Native Americans that lived and visited the Cherokee land to only be allowed to be there if they had a license. Worcester argued that Georgia was not allowed to regulate that because it was violating the Constitution, treaties between the Cherokee and the U.S., and an act of Congress. The jury agreed with Worceter, saying that the act was uncontitutional. -
Nullification Crisis
In an effort to sabatoge Adam's presidency, Jackson's supporters pushed a proposal through Congress that would raise tariffs on many manufactored items. In 1828, Jackson was elected and the "Tariff of Abominations" wreaked havoc on Jackson's presidency. South Caolina was strongly against the tariffs and wanted to nullify them. Henry Clay was called in to help with the crisis. the high tariffs would be reduced by 10% over 8 years. The Compromise Tariff of 1833 was passed. -
Bank War
This wa the campaign that Jackson started to get rid of the Second Bank of the U.S. Jackson thought that part of the reason he had reelected was because he opposed the National Bank.
