early life
Where was Andrew Jackson born?
The Waxhaws region on the border of North and South Carolina.
What war made Jackson a national hero?
The War of 1812.
What number president was Andrew Jackson?
The seventh president.
What 1830 law authorized the removal of Native American tribes from their homelands?
The Indian Removal Act.
In what year was Jackson born?
1767.
What was Jackson’s parents’ background?
They were Irish immigrants.
What famous battle did Jackson win in January 1815?
The Battle of New Orleans.
What years did Jackson serve as president?
1829–1837.
What was the forced journey of many Cherokee people called?
The Trail of Tears.
In what year did Jackson die?
1845.
What happened when Jackson refused to shine a British officer’s boots?
The officer struck him with a saber, leaving scars.
Which country was the United States fighting at the Battle of New Orleans?
Great Britain.
Who defeated Jackson in the 1824 presidential election?
John Quincy Adams.
What institution did Jackson oppose and veto the recharter of?
The Bank of the United States.
What state did Jackson represent when he entered Congress?
Tennessee.
What profession did Jackson study before entering politics?
Law
What nickname did Jackson earn for his toughness?
Old Hickory.
Which political party did Jackson lead?
The Democratic Party.
Which state challenged federal tariff laws during Jackson’s presidency?
South Carolina.
What was the name of Jackson’s wife?
Rachel Jackson.
What was the name of Jackson’s home near Nashville?
The Hermitage.
In what year did Jackson order an invasion of Florida?
1817.
What paper currency features Jackson’s portrait?
The $20 bill.
Who was the senator who led South Carolina’s opposition to the tariffs?
John C. Calhoun.
What was the name of the political party that opposed Jackson and his supporters?
The Whig Party.