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What happened to andrew jackson after he refused to polish a british soldier's boots? please help

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When he refused to clean a British officer's boots, the soldier slashed him across the forehead with his sword, scarring him for life.

Explanation: He was sent to join at age 13 after being slashed.

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Orphaned by the American War of Independence, Jackson became a prisoner of war at the age of 13. When he refused to clean a British officer's boots, the soldier slashed him across the forehead with his sword, scarring him for life. ... Jackson sent the Cherokees on the Trail of Tears.

Step-by-step explanation:

I don't normally copy and paste answers... but I wanted to make sure I didn't give any incorrect info :)

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