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Andrew Jackson: American Hero

Learn about the life of Andrew Jackson, an American hero born in 1767 in Waxhaw, North Carolina. From orphan to lawyer to judge and general, his journey shaped American history.

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Andrew Jackson: American Hero

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  1. Andrew Jackson: American Hero By: Casey Dennison

  2. Young Life • Was born March 15th, 1767 • Family immigrated from Ireland • Was born in Waxhaw, North Carolina • Went to tutors in his town, but never attended school • Was an orphan by the time he was 14 • Fought in the American Revolution

  3. Lawyer • Persuaded a lawyer named Spruce McCay to let him study law in McCay’s office. • After a few months of studying law Jackson became a lawyer, but was unsuccessful because he had a hard time finding clients.

  4. Judge • Jackson was offered a job as public prosecutorfrom his long time friend John McNairy. • Jackson accepted • He did his job very well and would even catch a criminal himself if he had to.

  5. General

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