jan 1, 1828 - Election of 1828

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i.Characterized as strong-willed and hot tempered
ii.Deep hatred for Native Americans
iii.Strong hate for the British
iv.Served shortly in the House of Representatives and U.S. Senate for Tennesee
v.Justice on the Tennessee Superior Court, killed an attorney in a duel
vi.General in the War of 1812
Won the Battle of New Orleans in January 1815
vii.In 1824 not elected in the House
viii.In 1828 elected against John Quincy Adams
ix.Seen as a threat by many, especially Henry Clay

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