Andrew Jackson: One Of America's Greatest President
Andrew Jackson is known as one of america’s greatest presidents. But what made him so great? Let's find out.
EARLY LIFE
On a stormy night on March 15, 1767 our beloved president was born. The exact location of birth is unknown. When Jackson was thirteen years old, he and his brother, Robert, were captured by redcoats. During his imprisonment, a British officer requested his boots to be shined by Jackson. Jackson refused and the redcoat took out his saber and slashed Jackson’s face and hands leaving permanent scars. During imprisonment, he contracted smallpox with his brother, Robert. Even though they both had smallpox, they were traded for their mother. Only a few days after the exchange was made, Robert died. His mother also died in prison
of cholera. Jackson was orphaned at age 14. He was adopted by his uncles who were lawyers. With them he studied law in his late teens.
MILITARY CAREER
Even though he had no military experience, Jackson was appointed Major General of the Tennessee Militia in 1802. Popular among his troops, Jackson was given the nickname “Old Hickory” because it was said that was as tough as old hickory wood. After many victories against the British Army, he was dubbed a national hero and was given a gold medal.
POLITICAL CAREER
Because he had won so many battles against the British Redcoats, Jackson became a rising star in politics. As a reaction to his slogan, “Let the people rule,” His opponents gave him the nickname, “Jackass.” They thought that it would bring a bunch of jackasses to vote with their ears and hope for the best. Jackson liked the nickname so much that he used donkey as the symbol for the new party he created, The Democrat Party. Jackson listed all of the virtues of
EARLY LIFE
On a stormy night on March 15, 1767 our beloved president was born. The exact location of birth is unknown. When Jackson was thirteen years old, he and his brother, Robert, were captured by redcoats. During his imprisonment, a British officer requested his boots to be shined by Jackson. Jackson refused and the redcoat took out his saber and slashed Jackson’s face and hands leaving permanent scars. During imprisonment, he contracted smallpox with his brother, Robert. Even though they both had smallpox, they were traded for their mother. Only a few days after the exchange was made, Robert died. His mother also died in prison
of cholera. Jackson was orphaned at age 14. He was adopted by his uncles who were lawyers. With them he studied law in his late teens.
MILITARY CAREER
Even though he had no military experience, Jackson was appointed Major General of the Tennessee Militia in 1802. Popular among his troops, Jackson was given the nickname “Old Hickory” because it was said that was as tough as old hickory wood. After many victories against the British Army, he was dubbed a national hero and was given a gold medal.
POLITICAL CAREER
Because he had won so many battles against the British Redcoats, Jackson became a rising star in politics. As a reaction to his slogan, “Let the people rule,” His opponents gave him the nickname, “Jackass.” They thought that it would bring a bunch of jackasses to vote with their ears and hope for the best. Jackson liked the nickname so much that he used donkey as the symbol for the new party he created, The Democrat Party. Jackson listed all of the virtues of