Andrew+Jackson's+Influences--MEL09

-Things That Could Have Effected Andrew Jackson's Presidency-
 * Was raised alone by his mother
 * His mother died of cholera, and his dad died in a logging accident
 * Lost both his brothers in a war
 * Was later raised by his 2 uncles
 * Joined the Continental Army at the age of 13
 * Him and his brothers were captured and held hostage for 2 weeks
 * Refused to shine a soldier's shoes, and was struck in the head and the hand with a sword. (This is why he hates the British)
 * Andrew Jackson would duel with anyone who insulted his wife
 * His slenderness saved his life when he was shot in the heart. His loose clothes effected the impact of the bullet
 * His first wife attempted assasination