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A lawyer and a landowner, he became a national war hero after defeating the British in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812.

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What battle did Andrew Jackson become a national hero in?

The Battle of New Orleans (1814 -1815 ) made Jackson a national hero.


In what battle did Jackson become a national hero?

The Battle of New Orleans (1814 -1815 ) made Jackson a national hero.


How did the victory at New Orleans change the American peoples views of Andrew Jackson?

it made the American People think of Andrew Jackson as a "Hero".


Jackson and The Battle of New Orleans?

made him a national hero


Which leader made a name for himself by fighting the British at New Orleans?

Andrew Jackson became a national hero after leading the US to victory at New Orleans.


What did the battle of new Orleans do for Andrew Jackson?

Andrew Jackson became a national hero after leading the victory in the Battle of New Orleans. He received the Thanks of Congress and a Congressional Gold Medal. It has been said that Jackson won the Presidency twenty years later solely because of this victory.


What quality did Andrew Jackson have that most Americans admired?

a patriot, a self-made man, and a war hero


Which battle made Andrew Jackson a hero and was the last major conflict of the war of 1812?

The Battle of New Orleans


What was the Battle during the War of 1812 fought after it ended this paved the way for Andrew Jackson to presidency?

The Battle of New Orleans, fought after the treaty was signed, made Jackson a national hero, and was one of few victories on land.


The Battle of New Orleans Helped to destory the federalist Party and made a hero of?

General Andrew Jackson. The battle, which took place during the War of 1812, was a decisive victory for the American forces against the British army. Jackson's leadership and military success in defending New Orleans boosted his popularity and ultimately led to him being hailed as a national hero. Additionally, the victory helped to affirm American sovereignty and boost national pride, which contributed to the decline of the Federalist Party, which generally opposed the war.


What did Andrew Jackson so to become a national hero?

He was the Military Governor of Florida in 1821 and the Defender of New Orleans in 1815. Well can you be more specfic Is there anything else that he did to become a National Hero A NATIONAL HERO, NOT a war hero


What major battle did the Americans under Andrew Jackson win?

He defeated the British at the Battle of New Orleans. It was a decisive victory and made him a national hero.