Chapter 10 Section 3-4 The Age of Jackson Adams and Jackson in Conflict Andrew Jackson served 2 terms 1829-1837 20 yr period after after his inauguration: the Age of Jackson wealthy by time he was Pres but started out poor born in log cabin on border o? North & South Carolina orphan by 14 survived smallpox as child & gunshot wounds as adult during difficult march w/ troops 1812 1 soldier described him, ?tough as hickory? became known as ?Old Hickory? stood 4 idea dat ordinary ppl should participate in politics loved 4 humble beginnings & firm leadership as general The Election of 1824 Jackson 1st ran 4 Pres 1824 against John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, & William H. Crawford Jackson received most electoral, but not majority House o? Rep had decide election