Question

Which part of Andrew Jackson's past reflected his nickname, "Old Hickory?"


Select the best answer from the choices provided.



his childhood on the Carolina frontier



his leadership at the Battle of New Orleans



his ownership of the Hermitage in Tennessee



his career as a frontier lawyer in Tennessee

Answer 1

When Jackson received an order to disband his troops immediately, he refused to cast his volunteers adrift to find their own way home, and pledged his own money to finance the supplies needed for the trip back along the Natchez Trace to Tennessee. He gave up his horses for the sick, and walked along side of his men-encouraging them when needed, and disciplining them when necessary. His determination, combined with his willingness to suffer alongside his men, caused his men to come up with the nickname "Old Hickory."

https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/historyculture/andrew-jackson-gains-his-nicknames.htm