Andrew Jackson was the 7th president of the United States. As well as being a president, he was a solider and founded the Democratic Party. During the War of 1812, Jackson was a Major General and his biggest accomplishment then was defeating the British invaders in New Orleans, forcing the British to retreat.
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Civil Rights Act of 1866, African Americans enjoyed a period when they were allowed to vote, actively participate in the political process, acquire the land of former owners, seek their own employment, and use public accommodations.
The United Kingdom is still involved in the Napoleonic Wars with France and its attempts to stop French trade lead to the War of 1812 with the United states. Arthur Wellesley, Marquess of Wellington, is active in the Peninsular War is Spain. The year also marks the only assassination of a Prime Minister of the United Kingdom when Spencer Perceval is shot.