Andrew Jackson
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Andrew Jackson
The seventh president of the united states was Andrew Jackson. He was born in South Carolina on march 15, 1767. He was born to Andrew and Elizabeth Hutchingson Jackson. His brothers were Hugh and Robert. His dad died in 1767. Andrew attended frontier schools and acquired the reputation of being a fiery-tempered and willing to fight all comers.(
He was 13 years old when the American revolution started. He became an “orderly” messenger in the militia of South Carolina. (
Andrew Jackson was also a soldier. He battled at Horseshoe bend. He took 2000 men against the upper creek. His soldiers were poor warriors and weren’t equipped with food and supplies. He held it together by force of will after he let women and children cross the river he wiped out the creek forces. He also battled at the Battle of New Orleans. He was made a major general and was ordered to defend the early city against the city against British attacks. Jackson found the city defenseless. (
He lead an expedition to Florida to follow the Seminole people. Spain and Britain were incensed by Jacksons activities in Florida. Many members of the congress and several in the cabinet wished Jackson reprimanded and his action reputed. Only John Quincy Adams defended Jackson. Jacksons popularity increased from his Florida campaign.(
In 1822 “Junto, the Tennessee legislature nominated Jackson for president.” in 1823 he was again elected, they again elected him to senate to give him a rational platform. He voted for internal affairs and for a high tariff on imported goods. He had a few political allies. His supporters had to seek help elect with a locking political base in congress they made a direct appeal in the people. Property votes were going to white men and electoral votes to the people. On February 9, 1825 the house elected Adams. Jacksons supporters accused them of making a “corrupt bargain”.(