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Unit 5: A New Nation
Chapter 13: The Nation Grows
Lesson 2: The Presidency of Andrew Jackson
 
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Jackson Becomes President

was a hero in the War of 1812. When he went against orders to disband in New Orleans and led his troops to victory, he was given the nickname "" because he was as tough as hickory. Jackson, who was from the backcountry, was viewed as a "common man" and easily won the presidential election in 1828.

Jackson Makes Changes

Hard times were ahead for many during Andrew Jackson's presidency. When Jackson removed the federal government's money from the Bank of the United States, the took a drastic turn downward. In 1832, Jackson had to send troops into South Carolina to collect taxes on imported goods. was discovered on Cherokee lands. In 1830, the was passed, which allowed Jackson to remove Native Americans from their lands and relocate them to present-day Oklahoma.

The Trail of Tears

As the United States government began forcing Native Americans to leave their homes, there were signs of . The Cherokee chief went to Chief Justice John Marshall at the Supreme Court and won a decision that the Cherokee could remain on their land. President Andrew Jackson to obey the Court's order. He forced the Cherokee to march 800 miles to Indian Territory. The march became known as the . The in Florida engaged in several battles before they eventually moved or retreated to swampland.

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