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Andrew Jackson In The War of 1812
When the War of 1812 started General Andrew Jackson didn't hesitate to send 2,500 of his troops to Tennessee. Soon after that he marched to New Orleans with 1,500 troops. General Wilkinson, who was in charge of the New Orleans regiment at the time, was wary of Andrew Jackson and his lust for battle. So he stopped Jackson's army outside of the city, where they waited until Andrew received the order to disband. He knew Wilkinson meant that he was to leave the troops there and return to Nashville. Jackson then took his troops back with him to Nashville. The trip earned him the nickname "Old Hickory" because his troops said he was as tough as hickory wood. After reaching Nashville Jackson got in a duel in which he almost died, and soonafter recovering left to lead a militia against the Creek Indians. The General and his army rampaged throught the Indian territory, all the time gathering strength from those who'd rather serve with the militia than be slaughtered. After receiving 5,000 more troops from the government military Jackson headed to Pensacola, Florida, where the British were rallying. He and his army sent the British fleeing. Jackson then set off for Mobile where an attack was to take place. No such attack came. Andrew then realized that the real target for New Orleans, so he and his army set off for Louisiana. They reached New Orleans and reinforced the cities the defenses. They led a surprise attack against the British and won. The battle, known as The Battle of New Orleans, was one of Jackson's greatest achievements.

Andrew Jackson During Presidency
Andrew Jackson was in elected against John Quincy Adams, more likely due to popularity than anything else. Jackson promptly set up his cabinet with Martin Van Buren as Secretary of State. Jackson however had unofficial advisors, mainly close friends, known as his "Kitchen Cabinet." One of Jackson's most life changing and controversial decisions as president was to move the Cherokee Indians out of their native mountains and into Indian Territory, now known as Oklahoma. Many Cherokee died along the long and grueling journey, mostly children and elderly. Although outspoken and temperamental, Jackson was a popular president and idolized as a war hero.

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