As a war hero Jackson could be considered more of a hero. In the War of 1812, Jackson led the Tennessee militia through the Southeast and caused the highest death rate of Indians during the 1814 Battle of Horseshoe Bend. Also, during the 1815 Battle of New Orleans, he was able to convince Choctaw Indians and free African Americans to fight with him and proves America could win. In 1816, he further showcased his war heroics when he invaded Florida unauthorized and is able to get …show more content…
State of Georgia, which stated that the state of Georgia did not have jurisdiction in the Indian territory. Jackson’s support of national law was not present with this ruling, he did not see the ruling as valid and stated “John Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it (Foner, 386).” This resistance was seen when Jackson removed federal troops from protecting the Indians when miners illegally crossed the Cherokee Border. Jackson passed the Indian Removal Act, which would force the Indians to move to the west. When the Indians ignored the removal, United States troops moved in on the Cherokee to enforce the law. The removal was seen as inhumane and many died in what would later be known as the Trail of