early life
He was born in this southern state on March 15, 1767.
What is South Carolina?
Jackson earned fame for leading U.S. troops to victory at this 1815 battle.
What is the Battle of New Orleans?
Jackson was the ___ president of the United States.
What is the seventh?
Jackson ignored this Supreme Court decision protecting Cherokee lands.
What is Worcester v. Georgia?
Jackson’s plantation in Tennessee was called this.
What is the Hermitage?
Jackson lost both of his parents by this age.
What is 14?
Jackson’s nickname, “Old Hickory,” came from his soldiers’ respect for this quality.
What is his toughness or strength?
Jackson was the first president from this political party.
What is the Democratic Party?
Jackson’s “Kitchen Cabinet” referred to this informal group.
What is his group of unofficial advisers?
His wife, Rachel, died shortly before this major event.
What is his inauguration?
Before becoming a soldier, Jackson worked in this profession.
What is a lawyer?
Jackson led a campaign against this Native American tribe during the Creek War.
Who are the Creek (Red Stick) Indians?
His use of this power to reject bills was greater than all his predecessors combined.
What is the veto?
Jackson survived an assassination attempt when this failed—twice.
What is a pistol misfiring?
Jackson appears on this U.S. denomination of currency.
What is the $20 bill?
During the Revolutionary War, Jackson was captured by these forces.
Who are the British?
In 1818, Jackson invaded this Spanish-held territory, leading to its later U.S. acquisition.
What is Florida?
Jackson’s opposition to this national institution led to its eventual downfall.
What is the Second Bank of the United States?
This economic crisis followed Jackson’s withdrawal of federal funds from the Bank.
What is the Panic of 1837?
Critics called him “King Andrew” for expanding this branch of government’s power.
What is the executive branch?
A British officer slashed Jackson’s hand and face after he refused to do this.
What is polish his boots?
Jackson’s military actions here caused an international incident with Spain.
What is the First Seminole War?
Jackson’s presidency saw the forced relocation of Native Americans, known as this.
What is the Trail of Tears?
Jackson’s policy that required land payments in gold or silver was known as this.
What is the Specie Circular?
Jackson’s influence led to this political era being called by his name.
What is the Jacksonian Era?