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Birth of Jackson
Jackson was born in Waxhaws North Carolina. -
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Andrew Jackson's Life
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Jackson Enlists into the Revolutionary War
At the age of 13, Jackson was enlisted into the revolutionary army. Jackson and his brother were captured, and later released in a prisoner exchange. -
Election of 1812
The election was between James Madison, and DeWitt Clinton. James Madison won the election and became president. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
A battle fought during the War of 1812, that was comanded by Andrew Jackson fought and won against the Red Sticks, a rebelling Native American Tribe. -
Battle of New Orleans
A battle during the war of 1812 that was fought between the US and Britan. American casualties far outnumbered the british ones. -
Election of 1824
The election was between Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, and William Crawford. John Quicny Adams was elected president. -
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Andrew Jackson's Presidency
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Indian Removal Act
A law that authorized the president (currently Andrew Jackson) to negotiate with Native Americans to get them to territory west of the Missisipi River. -
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Bank War
A campaign started by Andrew Jackson to abolish the Second Bank of the United States. -
Worcester vs. Georiga
A case held in the Surpreme Court between Samuel Worchester and the Cherokee Nation. John Marshall ruled in favor of Worchester, who believed that the Cherokee's rights were being violated. -
Nullification Crisis
