Andrew Jackson: A Military Hero
Andrew Jackson was born in rural South Carolina in 1767 and became president nearly sixty years later. Jackson was a child during the Revolutionary War, so his youth was tainted by the horrors of war. Jackson became a military hero in 1815 when New Orleans was under attack of the British who freed the slaves, abused the women, and destroyed the city. Jackson put an end to this while he was headquartered in New Orleans.
Jackson’s background affected him throughout his entire life. After his victory in New Orleans, he recalled the passing of his mother. He was never able to work through the emotion damage his childhood had been abundant of. “He had grown up in a chaotic environment, lacking the normal security of family, church, and community;
Jackson’s background affected him throughout his entire life. After his victory in New Orleans, he recalled the passing of his mother. He was never able to work through the emotion damage his childhood had been abundant of. “He had grown up in a chaotic environment, lacking the normal security of family, church, and community;