About Him
How old was he when he lost his family?
14
When was he born?
March 15, 1767
How long was he the president for?
1829-1837
How old was he when he died?
78
Where was he born?
The western frontier of the Carolinas
Who was his spouse?
Rachel Jackson
When did he die?
June 8, 1845
who did Jackson have a feud against?
John C. Calhoun
how did he become well-known in the United States?
He defeated the British in the Battle of New Orleans (1815)
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In 1817–18, during the First Seminole War, he led U.S. forces in attacks on Seminole villages and took control of Spanish posts that hastened the acquisition of Florida by the United States.
What was the Trails of Tears?
The Trail of Tears was the forced relocation during the 1830s of Indigenous people
What was his nickname?
Old Hickory
where was he born?
South Carolina
How much did he spend to pay off the national debt?
17.9 million
What medical illnesses did he suffer from?
mercury poisoning and plumbism
When was Jackson named commander of the southern district?
After the close of the war
why was he called "Old Hickory"?
Because he had a wooden leg
what were some of his greatest accomplishments?
Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act of 1830
Andrew Jackson is considered the first U.S. president to be elected by appealing to the mass of voters rather than the party elite
He resolved the Nullification Crisis in 1832–33 by establishing the principle that U.S.
Why were people doubting him when it came to the second term?
he was in poor health and they didn't think he had the strength or inclination to seek a second term
How many slaves did he have when he died?
161
In the election of 1824 four candidates received electoral votes who received the highest number?
Andrew Jackson (99) votes
what did he study in school?
How many children did he adopt?
1
who said Andrew Jackson was "a dangerous man"?
Thomas Jefferson
What awards and honors did he accomplish?
Hall of Fame (1910)
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