Andrew Jackson Study Notes
Introduction to Andrew Jackson
- Andrew Jackson, known as "Sandy and Drew," served two terms as President of the United States from 1829 to 1837.
- His legacy is viewed in two contrasting lights: good Andy and bad Andy, making his historical analysis complex.
Background and Early Life
- Andrew Jackson portrayed himself as a man of the common people but was also a planter and somewhat of an aristocrat.
- Plantation Ownership: Owned the Lawrence Plantation in Tennessee, demonstrating his status as a Southern planter with slaves.
- Early Life: Grew up poor in Wexhaw County, North Carolina.
Military Career
- Jackson developed a profound dislike for the British, stemming from an incident during the American Revolutionary War when he was injured by a British officer while defending his mother.
- Distinguished himself during the War of 1812, particularly in the Battle of New Orleans:
- Gathered militia men from Kentucky and Tennessee to defend New Orleans against a British invasion.
- The battle occurred after the war had officially ended, resulting in a decisive American victory.