ANDREW JACKSONZach Winek

Early Life Born March 15, 1767. Father died about three weeks before he

was born. Joined his local militia during the

Revolutionary War. Both of his brothers died during the

Revolution. His mother contracted cholera and died

shortly after. Left orphaned at age 14.

War of 1812 Defeated the Red Stick Indians early in

the war. Jackson was General of the defense at

The Battle of New Orleans. The Americans were out numbered 7,500

to 5,000. Jackson only lost 71 men. The British lost 2,037 men. Jackson was victorious.

Other Experiences In The Military.

He was General in the first Seminole War. Captured Seminole villages. Went into Florida to solve the conflict. Overthrew the Spanish governor of

Florida and executed two British subjects. Claimed Florida for the United States. Named governor of Florida.

Pre-Presidential Political Career

Nominated for president by the Tennessee legislature in 1822.

Elected senator instead. Nominated for president by a

Pennsylvanian convention. Denied because of his “habitual disregard

of laws.” Deemed “Unfit for office.” Resigned from the Senate in 1825.

President 1829-1837 Elected in 1828 and 1832 Gave more power to the common man. Credited with creating the Democratic

Party. At Jackson’s inauguration, crowds went

into the White House just to get a look at him.

Won 1832 election by a landslide.

Second Bank of the United States

Jackson disliked the bank because: Made rich people even richer.

Put all the money into one place.

It was only controlled by a few people.

Tariff of Abominations. Jackson passed the tariff to aid industry

in the North. Put a tax on goods. South did not approve; Made them pay

high prices on industrial goods they didn’t produce.

Argued that the Tariff was Un-Constitutional.

Tax reduced in 1832.

Indian Removal Initially intended to be voluntary

relocation. Bought some lands. Turned into forced relocation as people in

the South wanted Cherokee lands. Soldiers forced the Cherokees out West. Became known as “The Trail of Tears.”

“One of the unhappiest chapters in American history,”-Robert V. Remini.

The End.