What role did Andrew Jackson play in the War of 1812?

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War of 1812:

Jackson became a colonel in the Tennessee militia, which he had led since the beginning of his military career in 1801. During the War of 1812, in 1813, Northern Creek Band chieftain Peter McQueen massacred 400 men, women, and children at Fort Mims (in what is now Alabama). Jackson commanded in the campaign against the Northern Creek Indians of Alabama and Georgia, also known as the "Red Sticks." Creek leaders such as William Weatherford (Red Eagle), Peter McQueen, and Menawa, who had been allies of the British during the War of 1812, violently clashed with other chiefs of the Creek Nation over white encroachment on Creek lands and the "civilizing" programs administered by U.S. Indian Agent Benjamin Hawkins.

In the Creek War, a theatre of the War of 1812, Jackson defeated the Red Stick Creeks at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. Jackson was aided by members of the Southern Creek Indian Band, who had requested Jackson's aid in putting down what they considered to be the "rebellious" Red Sticks, and some Cherokee Indians, who also sided with the Americans. 800 Northern Creek Band "Red Sticks" Indians were massacred. Jackson spared Weatherford's life from any acts of vengeance. Sam Houston and David Crockett, later to become famous themselves in Texas, served under Jackson at this time. Following the victory, Jackson imposed the Treaty of Fort Jackson upon both his Northern Creek enemy and Southern Creek allies, wresting 20 million acres (81,000 km²) from all Creeks for white settlement.

Jackson's service in the War of 1812 was conspicuous for its bravery and success. He was a strict officer, but was popular with his troops. It was said he was "tough as old hickory" wood on the battlefield, which gave him his nickname. The war, and particularly his command at the Battle of New Orleans on January 8, 1815, made his national reputation. He advanced in rank to Major General. In the battle, Jackson's 6,000 militiamen behind barricades of cotton bales opposed 12,000 British regulars marching across an open field, led by General Edward Pakenham. The battle was a total American victory. The British had over 2,000 casualties to Jackson's 8 killed and 58 wounded or missing.

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Andrew Jackson In War Of 1812

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What role did Andrew Jackson play in the War of 1812?

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In 1813 Col. Andrew Jackson along the pirate Jean Lafitte stopped the British advance to control the Mississippi and the Port of New Orleans at the Battle of New Orleans

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He was the commander at the battle of New Orleans.In which the British got slaughtered.It was a horrible battle for the British who suffered over 5000 casualties to the americans who suffered only about 15 men killed or wounded.It is probable the worst defeat in British history.To make things worse for England the war had been ended about a month before in London but the news didn't reach america in time to prevent the battle.Old Hickory kicked some serious butt

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Jackson was an officer throughout the war, serving primarily in what is now Florida and other parts of the Southeast. His finest moment came when he led his greatly outnumbered army to victory against the British at the Battle of New Orleans. This battle is also memorable because it was actually fought after peace had been declared -- news of the peace treaty had not yet reached New Orleans, however. It was Jackson's victory at New Orleans, combined with victories against the Indians in Florida, that led to his being elected President in 1824.

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His main accomplishment was leading the US force of militia that beat the British in the Battle of New Orleans. This was America's first real land victory in the war and was a tremendous boost to US morale.............only problem was it occured right after the war had ended (news spread slowly)

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~Not much of any. His only win came after peace had been declared. But that was okay. Johnny horton still made a ton on "The Battle of New Orleans".

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Great military leader

Answer 10

he started it.