Fun Facts
In 1806 Jackson killed this man in a duel after he insulted his wife
Who is Charles Dickinson
The battle that made Jackson a hero was fought in this city
What is New Orleans?
Both of Jackson's parents immigrated from this city in 1765
What is Ulster?
In 1813 Jackson got into a massive bar brawl at this location
What is the Nashville Tavern?
Jackson was offered to be buried in one of these but declined, instead choosing to be buried by his wife
What is a Sarcophagus?
Jackson carried a bullet in his chest for this many years
What is 40?
His campaigns pressured Spain to cede this state to the U.S.
What is Florida?
Jackson's father died in February 1767, this many weeks before his son was born
What is 3?
Jackson challenged his wife's accusers to more than this many duels
What is 100?
Just nine days before his death this artist painted the final portrait of Jackson
Who is George Healey?
In 1835 Andrew Jackson beat this man with his cane after he tried to shoot Jackson twice
Who is Richard Lawrence?
Jackson's administration paid off all national debt in this year
What is 1834?
Andrew and his brother joined the army when he was only this many years old
What is 13?
Jackson was the target of the first presidential assault by this man who yanked on his nose
Who is Robert Randolph?
This president announced Jackson's death to the nation, leading to executive departments closing for a day
Who is James K. Polk?
The name of Jackson's foul-mouthed parrot
What is Poll?
He catalyzed the modern two-party political system by establishing the foundation of this political party
What is the Democratic Party?
In 1781 Jackson and his brother became these after being captured by the British
What are POWs?
Jackson fought a duel over a casual game of this popular bar pasttime
What is Billiards?
One of the causes of Jackson's death was this ailment
What is Lead Poisoning?
Jackson owned a 1,400 pound wheel of this after it was gifted to him by an admirer
What is Cheddar cheese?
Successfully faced down this state during the 1832 nullification crisis, asserting federal supremacy over state nullification of tariffs
What is South Carolina?
Jackson's mother wanted him to enter this profession but he soon proved to hot tempered
What is the ministry?
Jackson hated this man with a passion and blamed him for his wife's untimely death
Who is Henry Clay?
After Jackson died he left this many slaves to his heirs
What is 150?