He defeated the British at the Battle of New Orleans. It was a decisive victory and made him a national hero.
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Battle of New Orleans
The Battle at Bunker Hill
Major General Andrew Jackson
The Battle of New Orleans
The general that was in command of the winning United States during the Battle of New Orleans was Major General Andrew Jackson. Andrew Jackson went on to become the 7th President of the United States.
Andrew Jackson did not attend college.
Major General Andrew Jackson was the American Hero of New Orleans.
Andrew Jackson. Jean Laffite the pirate helped too, though.
yes, Jackson was promoted to the rank of Major General from Colonel, after fighting at the Battle of Horseshoe bend and forcing the Creeks to agree to the Treaty of Fort Jackson.
Andrew Jackson became a national hero in the War of 1812 against the British and especially in the Battle of New Orleans. He started as a Colonel in the Tennessee Militia but was appointed to Major General after the Treaty of Fort Jackson.
Andrew Jackson served as a Major General in the Tennessee Militia.
Andrew Jackson rose to the level of Major General in the Tennessee militia.
Andrew Jackson served as a Major General in the Tennessee Militia 1802-1812.
Andrew Jackson held the highest military rank of Major General in the United States Army.