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Jackson's Birth
Andrew Jackson was born in the Waxhas region between North and South Carolina. His parents were Andrew and Elizabeth Jackson, although his father died just weeks before he was born. He grew up in the Appalacian Region and gained an education. At age 13 he joined the local militia and served as courier during the Revolutionary War. -
Jackson Enlists in Revolutionary Army
Jackson joined the army at age 13 with his brother Robert Jackson who later died. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
On March 27, 1814, Andrew Jackson led his troops of 3,300 men to an attack on Cheif Menawa's indian troops of 1,000 men at the Tallapoosa River. This battle ended the Creek War and gave the US a land cession of 23,000,000 acres making Jackson a national hero. -
Battle of New Orleans
U.S. Army Major General, Andrew Jackson, of Tennessee led a mere, poorly equipped militia to victory over much larger British Troops. This was the last battle of the War of 1812 before the Treaty of Ghent was signed, officially ceasing fire between the two nations. -
Election of 1824
The "Corrupt Bargain" as Jackson called it was an election held between 4 candidates; Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, and William Crawford. Nobody had won the electoral votes, which left the electoral collerge to pick between the 3 with the top amount of votes. Jackson lost but became angry when he found out that Henry Clay used his position in the House of Reps to gain more support for a certain cadidate. -
Election of 1828
This election was a true battle between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams. Both made malicious attacks on the other trying to draw voters away from them. Jackson's wife fell ill and died and Jackson thought it was caused by ruthless attacks on her. Jackson, however, won by a landslide and took office. -
Indian Removal Act- Trail of Tears
President Jackson signed this law for indian territory within existing state borders in exchange for land past the Mississippi river. Many Indians refused the relocation and were forcibly moved by the U.S Government. more then 4,000 Cherokee Indians lost their lives on the move, which became known as the Trail of Tears. -
Worcester vs. Georgia
When Georgia labeled land "Indian Territory" and told any that resided there that we non-indians to get out, Sam Worcester and his family refused to move. He argued that it was not Georgias contitutional right to make them move like that. Cheif Justive Marshall ruled in favor of Wrocestor because he found Georgia to be over-stepping their rights as a state government. -
Nullification Crisis
After a protective tarriff was placed on imported goods that ultimately helped the North and hurt the South, South Carolina threatened to secede from the US. President Andrew Jackson handled the situation by lifting the tarriff as long as he could use force against states that threatened to secede. -
Bank War
President Jackson vetoed a bill for early renewal of the Second Bank of the US and to prevent the renewal that was possible in 1836, he decided to place federal funds in various state banks. Nicholas Biddle, the President of the US Bank, saw what he did and started creating a financial crisis in the State Banks. Many favored with Jackson because they thought Biddles ability showed that the US Bank was too strong.
