andrew jackson born 1767. put in prison at age 13

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Andrew Jackson

Born 1767

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Put in prison at age 13.

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Put in prison at age 13 by the

British for serving as a rebel

messenger.

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Member South Carolina Militia 1780 - 81

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Self Educated Lawyer

1787

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Married Rachel Robards after stealing her away from her husband who many historians say had abandoned her and was verbally abusive.

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He started life poor, but became rich through hard work and perseverance.

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He got rich in part because of the 150 humans he owned. (slaves)

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Elected to the House of Representatives 1796

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Served on the Superior Court of Tenn. 1798 – 1804

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Killed Charles Dickenson (Nashville lawyer) in a duel, fighting for his wife’s honor.

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Jackson adopted an Indian baby and raised him as his own son.

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Jackson adopted an Indian baby after the baby’s parents were killed in a battle Jackson fought in.

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Defeated Red Stick Confederacy 1814

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Defeated British in New Orleans 1815 (after the war was technically over)

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Attacked Seminoles in Florida to stop raids in 1817

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Governor of Florida 1821

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Nicknamed “Old Hickory” some say because he would not bend in battle.

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Nicknamed “Old Hickory” some say because he was stubborn and would not listen to others.

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Lost the presidential race in 1824, earning way less than half the votes.

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Our 7th President Elected in 1828 after one of the dirtiest campaigns in history.

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Established the “Kitchen Cabinet” of informal advisors – close friends and supporters who did more than the actual cabinet secretaries.

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Sent troops to South Carolina to stop Nullification

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Paid off National Debt – Only President to do so. 1835

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Survived assassination attempt and clubbed the would be assassin to the ground with his cane. Jan. 30, 1835 (At age 67)

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After Worcester vs. Georgia, did not support Supreme Court decision and encouraged states to do what they wanted concerning Indians. John Marshall

Rev. Samuel Worcester

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1830 Indian Removal Act

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