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Andrew Jackson: American Hero. By: Casey Dennison. Young Life. Was born March 15 th , 1767 Family immigrated from Ireland Was born in Waxhaw, North Carolina Went to tutors in his town, but never attended school Was an orphan by the time he was 14 Fought in the American Revolution. Lawyer.
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Andrew Jackson: American Hero By: Casey Dennison
Young Life • Was born March 15th, 1767 • Family immigrated from Ireland • Was born in Waxhaw, North Carolina • Went to tutors in his town, but never attended school • Was an orphan by the time he was 14 • Fought in the American Revolution
Lawyer • Persuaded a lawyer named Spruce McCay to let him study law in McCay’s office. • After a few months of studying law Jackson became a lawyer, but was unsuccessful because he had a hard time finding clients.
Judge • Jackson was offered a job as public prosecutorfrom his long time friend John McNairy. • Jackson accepted • He did his job very well and would even catch a criminal himself if he had to.