Andrew Jackson Trivia Questions

Jackson was born in a log cabin in the Waxhaws region, but this fact is true—so this statement is actually TRUE. Correction needed: This is true; the false version should be different.

Jackson fiercely opposed the Second Bank of the United States, vetoing its recharter and removing federal deposits.

Jackson took a train from Ellicott's Mills to Baltimore in 1833, becoming the first sitting president to travel by rail.

Thanks to land sales and tariffs, Jackson zeroed out the federal debt, though it returned during economic downturns.

Jackson survived the first assassination attempt on a U.S. president in 1835 when two pistols misfired at close range. Actually true—wait, this is false because it's true. Let me correct.

The nickname came from his toughness during the War of 1812, likened to hickory wood, not from a specific beating incident.

After Jackson died, his parrot, Poll, reportedly cursed so much during the service that it had to be taken away.

Calhoun actually resigned in 1832 to become a senator, but this is true—so the false statement here is that it didn't happen. Correcting: This is true.