Early Life
Where was Andrew Jackson born
South Carolina
What nickname did Jackson earn for his toughness
Old Hickory
In what year was Andrew Jackson first elected President?
1828
Who was Jackson's Vice President during his second term?
Martin Van Buren
What type of pet did Andrew Jackson have that could curse and swear
A parrot
What tragic event happened to both of Jackson's parents when he was young?
They died before he turned 15
The War of 1812
What political party did Jackson help found?
The Democratic Party
What major economic event began near the end of Jacksons presidency?
The Panic of 1837
How many times was Jackson involved in duels
Over 100 (though not all to the death)
What job did Jackson have before becoming a national figure
He was a lawyer and later a judge
What famous battle did Jackson win after the War of 1812 officially ended
The Battle of New Orleans
What was the name of Jackson's group of unofficial advisors
The "Kitchen Cabinet"
Jackson strongly opposed this national financial institution. What was it called?
The Second Bank of the United States
What did Jackson do after being shot in a duel
He killed his opponent and walked away with the bullet still in his chest
What war did Jackson first serve in as a teenager
The American Revolutionary War
What Native American tribe did Jackson fight during the Creek War
The Creek (Red Stick) tribe
What major controversy happened when Jackson replaced government workers with his supporters ?
The "Spoils System"
What did Jackson do to weaken the national bank?
What unique thing happened at Jackson's funeral with his pet parrot
The parrot had to be removed for swearing too much during the ceremony
What happened to Jackson face during the Revolutionary War that left him with a scar
A British officer slashes him with a sword when Jackson refused to shine his boots
Florida
What law did Jackson sign that led to the forced removal of Native Americans from their lands?
The Indian Removal Act (1830)
What Supreme Court case did Jackson famously ignore regarding Native American land rights
Worcester v. Georgia (1832)
What was the nickname of Jackson's home in Tennessee
The Hermitage