Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson, born in 1767 was a child of poor Scotch-Irish immigrants. He ended up with enough education to be qualified to practice law. Jackson’s father died before he was born. The Revolutionary War started soon after he was born. It was very bloody in the wild and poor country where they lived. Jackson at the age of 13, joined a regiment. He was captured by the British, was wounded and nearly killed by …showed first 75 words of 1380 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1380 total…but it was enough. Overall, the “Era of Jackson” was a big step for America. He made many of good decisions, and some bad actions as president. I would still name him one of the greatest presidents of all time. Bibliography 1) Coit, Margaret. Andrew Jackson . Boston: Riverside Press Cambridge, 1965. 2) “Jackson, Andrew”. Young People’s Encyclopedia of the United States. 2nd edition. 1992-1993. 3) Jackson, Andrew. “America Online.” May 7, 1999. Online posting: www.biography.com/cgi-bin/biomain.cgi. 1995.