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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