General Jacksoin In The Creek Indian War
Andrew Jackson assisted in the near genocide of what he thought was an inferior culture in order to ensure the continuation of America's westward expansion. The Creek Indians met their demise when they faced up against the aggressive and influential general Jackson. A remarkable chief named Red Eagle led the Red Sticks (4), and Andrew Jackson led the U.S. troops into the bloody battle of Horseshoe Bend. After the defeat of the Creek Indians there was a concern that they would join the Spanish in Florida and fight against America together. Born in a back woods settlement in the Carolinas in 1767 (1), Jackson received sporadic education. Surprisingly enough he later became an outstanding young lawyer proving to be a tenacious competitor in the courtroom. "Fiercely jealous of his honor, he engaged in brawls, and in a duel killed a man who cast an justified slur on his wife Rachel (1)." Jackson was given the nickname "Old Hickory (2)" because of his stubbornness. It was the beginning of the War of 1812, and Governor Blount called for 1,500 troops to help support Wilkinson in defending New Orleans (3). The administration was reluctant to call on Jackson because of his past records in getting
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beaten up, broken, and his arm in a sling, Jackson still managed to drive his men south at a rate of 20 miles a day(6). As the army pushed farther south Jackson learned that a force of 200 Creek warriors were camped in the nearby town of Tallushatchee. Making sure that he didn't underestimate the Creeks he sent a thousand men against them, among them was a "rangy young frontiersman" named Davy Crockett (6), who reported with satisfaction "we shot them like dogs (6)." The victory was great for the men but it didn't put food in their stomachs so they started to march home. Jackson cut them off and with a rusty useless musket he threatened to shoot the next man who took a step forward (6). Plagued with dysentery Jackson nevertheless convinced his men to continue south toward Horseshoe Bend, where the Tallapoosa River swings in a wide loop. hts and being bull headed, but nonetheless Blount called on him. Jackson performed masterfully in moving his men 1,000 miles in brutal winter conditions, but men finally came out, only to be slaughtered (6). All but thirty-six, who managed to escape, were killed right away. Major John Beasley was killed at the gate. "When The Creeks never again fought as a nation and as for Weatherford he tried to turn himself in; he walked into Jackson's camp, approached Jackson and said, "I am Bill Weatherford (6)." Jackson took him into his tent and he said to Jackson "I am at your power, do with me as your please. I am a soldier. I have done the white people all the harm I could; I have fought them, and fought them bravely; if I had
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