Siege of New OrleansMarch 1814
Arrives in Alabama to put down an Indian rising & is deployed to defend New Orleans
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Andrew Jackson Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Andrew Jackson, based on 41 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
41 records1814–184530 events8 places
Chronological biography
1814
Siege of New Orleans13 December 1814
Martial law is proclaimed in New Orleans as the British forces embark on an attack
Siege of New Orleans23 December 1814
Halts the British advance on New Orleans
1815
Battle of New Orleans8 January 1815
Inflicts 2,000 British casualties & kills their commander during a British attack. Defeats the British forces led by Pakenham, the Duke of Wellingtons brother-in-law
Siege of New Orleans8 January 1815
Defeats the British forces led by Pakenham, the Duke of Wellingtons brother-in-law
1824
ElectionNovember 1824
The electoral college ends with Jackson 99, Adams 81, Crawford 41 & Clay 37 votes
1825
Secretary of State9 February 1825
Appointed Secretary of State
1829
President of USA1829
Appointed President of the USA, 7th President
Reform of Political Parties1829
Builds the basis of the modern Democratic Party & initiates the spoils system
1830
Jefferson Day Toast13 April 1830
Declares that the federal Union must be preserved during the Jefferson Day dinner.
Reform of Land Settlement29 April 1830
The Preemption Act offers settlers cultivating land $1.25 an acre
Treaty of Commerce and Navigation7 May 1830
The United States signs a commerce and navigation treaty with the Ottoman Empire.
Maysville Road Veto27 May 1830
Vetoes federal funding for the Maysville Road project in Kentucky.
Indian Removal Act28 May 1830
Signs the Indian Removal Act authorizing removal treaties with Indigenous nations east of the Mississippi.
Reform of Native Removal28 May 1830
The Indian Removal Act removes Indians to lands west of the Mississippi
Preemption Act of 183029 May 1830
Signs the Preemption Act allowing qualifying settlers to buy public land at the minimum federal price.
Treaty of Prairie du Chien15 July 1830
The United States concludes a treaty involving land cessions in the upper Mississippi region.
1831
Trade Treaty at Washington5 April 1831
A commercial Treaty is concluded with Mexico
Treaty of Commercial5 April 1831
A commercial Treaty is concluded with Mexico
1832
Constitution of USA1832
South Carolina claims the Union is a pact of independent states & can nullify Congress
Reballion of Rebels in South Carolina1832
Threatens to send a force of 50,000 into South Carolina if it resists the Union
Reballion of Rebels in South Carolina1832
Threatens to send a force of 50,000 into South Carolina if it resists the Union
Declaration of War6 April 1832
War begins when Sauks under Black Hawk recross the Mississippi & retake ceded land
Treaty of Paynes Landing9 May 1832
Seminole Chiefs cede land in Florida & agree to move west of the Mississippi River
A Treaty16 May 1832
A Treaty of trade & peace is signed with Chile
Constitution of USA22 May 1832
The Democratic Republican Party becomes the Democratic Party during its 1st convention
Convention22 May 1832
The Democratic Republican Party becomes the Democratic Party during its 1st convention
Election22 May 1832
Wins the Democratic Presidential Nomination
Reform of Political Parties22 May 1832
The Democratic Republican Party becomes the Democratic Party during its 1st convention
Economy of USA17 June 1832
A Tariff Act is passed favouring Northern manafacturers over Southern cotton growers
Legislation17 June 1832
A Tariff Act is passed favouring Northern manafacturers over Southern cotton growers
Legislation17 June 1832
A Tariff Act is passed favouring northern manafacturers over southern cotton growers
Reform of Taxation17 June 1832
A Tariff Act is passed favouring northern manafacturers over southern cotton growers
Bank Recharter Veto10 July 1832
Jackson vetoes legislation renewing the Second Bank's federal charter.
Convention24 November 1832
The South Carolina Convention passes an ordinance repealing the Tariff Acts of 28 & 32
Legislation24 November 1832
The South Carolina Convention passes an ordinance repealing the Tariff Acts of 28 & 32
Election5 December 1832
Jackson wins the Election for a 2nd Presidential term
Treaty of Commerce18 December 1832
A Treaty of Commerce is signed with Russia in Saint Petersburg
1837
Independence of Texas3 March 1837
Recognizes the "lone star" Republic of Texas
Independence of United States of America3 March 1837
Recognizes the "lone star" Republic of Texas
1845
Burial20 January 1845
Funeral of Andrew Jackson
Titles and roles
President of USA
Record provenance
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