Andrew "Old Hickory" Jackson

Born March 15,1767 in Waxhaws near the border of North and South Carolina.

Attended the local "old field" school, then later studied law at Salisbury, North Carolina.

When he was only 13, he and his brother worked as couriers (messagers) during the American Revolutionary War. They were captured by the British and his brother died.

Under captivity, he refused to obey a British officer who then angrily slashed Andrew accross the head, leaving scars on his left head.

After his first encounter with war at the age of 13, he worked at a saddle maker's shop, then afterwards studied and became a lawyer.

By the age of 14 he became orphaned. His entire family died through hardships in the American War for independence.

Became a national hero after defeating the British in the Battle of New Orleans.

Was given many nicknames including "Old Hickery", "King Andrew", and "the cowboy in the white house".

His face can be found the $20 bill.

Election of 1828

• He was a Democratic-Republican during his first term.
• Popular Votes: 647,286 Electoral Votes: 178
• Opponents: John Quincy Adams (Democratic-Republican)
• As a national hero, he used his status along with his appeal to help the common man to win this election.

Domestic Policies and Affairs

"King Andrew" was a nickname given to the 7th president who used his power in government to veto almost every economically based strategies passed by the Supreme Court which involved a National Bank. His goal was to support the common man and he believed that a National Bank would only benefit the rich. So when the Second National Bank of the United States' charter expired, and Nicholas Biddle, the chairman, suggested an extension, he vetoed it. This later caused a depression after he retired from presidency.

He also was known for the use of a Spoils System which gave him the power to give governmental jobs to the people of his choosing. Many believe his use of this system encouraged corruption and governmental weakness.

While there was dispute between certain states (like North and South Carolina), President Jackson tried to unite them through forceful bills. This was surprisingly effective in neutralizing and uniting the states.

Foreign Policies and Affair

During Andrew Jackson's rule as president, there was no foreign conflict present. The only foreign conflict with the US under President Jackson was with the Native Americans who were severely looked down upon by the national hero.

Election of 1832 (second term)

• National Democrat
• Popular votes 687,502; Electoral votes 219
• Opponents: Henry Clay (National Republican), William Wirt (Anti-Mason), John Floyd (National Republican)
• He was elected once again because of his being a national hero who supported the "common man"

Death

• Andrew died of chronic tuberculosis and heart failure in Nashville, Tennessee on June 8, 1845 at the age of 78.