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Andrew Jackson started his historic life, on March 15, 1767 in South Carolina. He was brought up by the parents Andrew and Elizabeth Jackson. Andrew attended some school, but never all the way through high school.
When Andrew was only 13 he was ready to join the South Carolina Militia, and die for our country if needed. I feel that he was very brave for doing this at such a young age. He started out only delivering messages back and forth, but only weeks later he found himself fighting neighbor to neighbor with the British.
Jackson and his brother were betrayed by a neighbor and taken prisoner. The boys were taken to the officer in command and were ordered to clean his boots. Andrew was young and frightened but still refused. He said that he deserved the expected treatment to a prisoner of war, and he also deserved his freedom of speech. The officer responded by giving him a blow to the head with a saber. The blow could have killed him, if he hadn’t put
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In his time between studying law Andrew met a lady named Rachel Robards. Jackson advisors didn’t like the idea of the mob, but Jackson insisted on shaking hands with every tobacco-chewing, backwoodsmen. ” Later in his presidency he got better at using his cabinet, and realized they could give him better advice on political issues. Jackson was the only bonafide military hero of an unprotected war.
Jackson was involved in a deadly duel, on May 30, 1806. He felt that after a long period working they lost their interest and excitement about it.
When Jackson headed to the White House, everyone followed him. China was broken, clothing was torn, and ladies pushed around until some even fainted.
Andrew Jackson won his presidency by “ the common man.
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