THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
JAMES MADISON AFTER THE WAR OF 1812 THE ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS
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he was Harvard educated
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he was a war hero and people could relate to him
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he was well-mannered and sophisticated
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his dad was the second president of the US
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Detailed explanation-1: -How did Andrew Jackson become famous? As leader of the Tennessee militia, during the War of 1812 Andrew Jackson decisively defeated the Creek Indians (allied with the British). His heroic defeat of the British in the Battle of New Orleans cemented his reputation as a war hero.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Battle of New Orleans made Andrew Jackson a hero and helped him win the presidency in 1828. This battle helped in the War of 1812, a series of conflicts between the United States and the United Kingdom. The Battle of New Orleans occurred on January 8, 1815 and resulted in an American victory.
Detailed explanation-3: -Andrew Jackson was elected president in 1828, defeating incumbent John Quincy Adams.
Detailed explanation-4: -Jackson’s string of military success, despite the obstacles he faced, the poor results of other military leaders during the War of 1812 and his stunning victory at New Orleans made him a celebrated national hero, revered above all others except George Washington.