Andrew Jackson Early Life & Presidency

At what age did Andrew Jackson become an orphan?

• 18

• 12

• 14

• 16

What left Andrew Jackson with a scar on his head and left hand?

• An accident

• A British officer's sword

• A battle wound

• A fall

Why did Andrew Jackson develop a deep hatred for the British?

• Because of their taxes

• Because of their policies

• Because of his experiences during the Revolutionary War

• Because of a personal vendetta

What role did Andrew Jackson have in the Revolutionary War?

• A messenger

• A spy

• A soldier

• A prisoner

Who died during the Revolutionary War, deeply affecting Andrew Jackson?

• His father and sister

• His mother and brothers

• His best friend

• His teacher

Jackson moved to Tennessee. It was there that he began to make a name for himself. He became a __________ for the state government. He bought property and enslaved people.

• Senator

• Lawyer

• Solider

• Actor

Which Native American tribe was defeated by Andrew Jackson in the Creek War (1813-1814)?

• Creek

• Cherokee

• Seminole

• Navajo

What was the significant battle in the Creek War that led to Andrew Jackson's national fame?

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Horseshoe Bend

• Battle of Tippecanoe

• Battle of Talladega

How did the victory in the Creek War affect Andrew Jackson's military career?

• He retired from military service.

• He was promoted to General.

• He was given command of the western frontier.

• He was appointed as a U.S. Senator.

Who led the forces that won the First Seminole War in 1818?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• James Monroe

• John Quincy Adams