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1 00:00:11,566 00:00:15,526 Previously on "The Men Who Built America: Frontiersmen.." Previously on "The Men Who Built America: Frontiersmen.."
2 00:00:15,570 00:00:18,570 Lewis and Clark achieve the impossible.. Lewis and Clark achieve the impossible..
3 00:00:20,488 00:00:21,968 ...reaching the Pacific.. ...reaching the Pacific..
4 00:00:25,319 00:00:27,449 ...claiming new land for the US.. ...claiming new land for the US..
5 00:00:29,497 00:00:31,497 ...and infuriating Great Britain. ...and infuriating Great Britain.
6 00:00:34,937 00:00:36,497 By 1812.. By 1812..
7 00:00:37,766 00:00:38,806 [clamoring] [clamoring]
8 00:00:40,639 00:00:43,209 ...the frontier is again a battleground.. ...the frontier is again a battleground..
9 00:00:43,250 00:00:45,300 [grunting] [grunting]
10 00:00:45,339 00:00:47,649 ...and America's survival.. ...and America's survival..
11 00:00:48,995 00:00:50,645 ...is once more in peril. ...is once more in peril.
12 00:00:52,129 00:00:53,089 [grunting] [grunting]
13 00:00:55,306 00:00:57,786 [Zayde Wolf singing "Born Ready"] [Zayde Wolf singing "Born Ready"]
14 00:00:57,830 00:01:03,050 ♪ I've been the last one standin' ♪ ♪ I've been the last one standin' ♪
15 00:01:03,096 00:01:08,276 ♪ When all the giants fell ♪ Whoa-oa-oa whoa-oa-oa ♪ When all the giants fell ♪ Whoa-oa-oa whoa-oa-oa
16 00:01:08,319 00:01:11,409 ♪ Whoa-oa-oa whoa-oa-oa ♪ Whoa-oa-oa whoa-oa-oa
17 00:01:11,452 00:01:14,932 ♪ I won't shiver I won't shake ♪ I won't shiver I won't shake
18 00:01:14,977 00:01:18,937 ♪ I'm made of stone I don't break ♪ ♪ I'm made of stone I don't break ♪
19 00:01:18,981 00:01:22,681 ♪ Staring at the pressure now ♪ Staring at the pressure now
20 00:01:22,724 00:01:26,554 ♪ I won't quit not backing down ♪ ♪ I won't quit not backing down ♪
21 00:01:26,598 00:01:28,118 ♪ I was born ♪ I was born
22 00:01:28,165 00:01:29,945 ♪ Born ready ♪ Born ready
23 00:01:29,992 00:01:31,782 ♪ I was born ♪ I was born
24 00:01:31,820 00:01:34,610 ♪ Born ready ♪ Born ready
25 00:01:34,649 00:01:38,259 ♪ Open my eyes turn me loose ♪ Open my eyes turn me loose
26 00:01:38,305 00:01:40,525 ♪ And you'll see why ♪ And you'll see why
27 00:01:40,568 00:01:42,218 ♪ I was born ♪ I was born
28 00:01:42,266 00:01:44,266 ♪ Born ready ♪ ♪ Born ready ♪
29 00:01:51,623 00:01:54,413 [men screaming] [men screaming]
30 00:01:54,452 00:01:57,982 [male narrator] Across the northern frontier [male narrator] Across the northern frontier
31 00:01:58,020 00:02:01,980 the US is fighting its second war in 30 years the US is fighting its second war in 30 years
32 00:02:02,024 00:02:06,464 against Great Britain and its Native American allies against Great Britain and its Native American allies
33 00:02:06,507 00:02:08,287 and it's losing. and it's losing.
34 00:02:14,254 00:02:16,604 [men screaming] [men screaming]
35 00:02:19,868 00:02:21,738 [men screaming] [men screaming]
36 00:02:22,784 00:02:25,404 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
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38 00:02:41,238 00:02:44,068 [screaming] [screaming]
39 00:02:46,547 00:02:48,247 [screaming] [screaming]
40 00:02:48,984 00:02:50,074 Aah! Aah!
41 00:02:52,249 00:02:54,599 [music continues] [music continues]
42 00:03:07,438 00:03:09,958 Legendary war chief, Tecumseh Legendary war chief, Tecumseh
43 00:03:10,005 00:03:12,395 has already captured a key American fort. has already captured a key American fort.
44 00:03:16,316 00:03:18,096 In an unprecedented move In an unprecedented move
45 00:03:18,144 00:03:20,414 the Shawnee leader has united warriors the Shawnee leader has united warriors
46 00:03:20,451 00:03:22,671 from two dozen different tribes. from two dozen different tribes.
47 00:03:24,542 00:03:27,022 He now leads them in raids meant to drive He now leads them in raids meant to drive
48 00:03:27,066 00:03:30,106 American settlers from native lands. American settlers from native lands.
49 00:03:30,156 00:03:33,766 His goal, create a pan-Indian nation His goal, create a pan-Indian nation
50 00:03:33,812 00:03:36,292 west of the Appalachians. west of the Appalachians.
51 00:03:36,336 00:03:39,766 It's a mission that fills America's leaders with fear. It's a mission that fills America's leaders with fear.
52 00:03:42,386 00:03:44,556 [Eisenbach] This Pan-Indian alliance [Eisenbach] This Pan-Indian alliance
53 00:03:44,605 00:03:47,035 was a nightmare for the American government. was a nightmare for the American government.
54 00:03:47,086 00:03:48,646 This could potentially This could potentially
55 00:03:48,696 00:03:51,736 seriously would impede, uh, the forward progress seriously would impede, uh, the forward progress
56 00:03:51,786 00:03:53,566 of the future United States. of the future United States.
57 00:03:53,614 00:03:56,184 And so, he had to be eliminated And so, he had to be eliminated
58 00:03:56,226 00:03:58,356 because this possibility was too much because this possibility was too much
59 00:03:58,402 00:04:00,012 for the American government to accept. for the American government to accept.
60 00:04:03,015 00:04:06,055 [male narrator] By 1813, Tecumseh's warriors [male narrator] By 1813, Tecumseh's warriors
61 00:04:06,105 00:04:09,405 dominate a large area in the Ohio Valley dominate a large area in the Ohio Valley
62 00:04:09,456 00:04:12,066 territory that Britain ceded to the US territory that Britain ceded to the US
63 00:04:12,111 00:04:13,631 after the revolution. after the revolution.
64 00:04:16,463 00:04:18,253 To secure the frontier To secure the frontier
65 00:04:18,291 00:04:21,211 the US government assigns a seasoned soldier the US government assigns a seasoned soldier
66 00:04:21,251 00:04:24,561 to confront Tecumseh.. to confront Tecumseh..
67 00:04:24,602 00:04:28,562 ...one of the few men who has defeated him in the past ...one of the few men who has defeated him in the past
68 00:04:28,606 00:04:30,906 his long-time adversary his long-time adversary
69 00:04:30,956 00:04:33,866 William Henry Harrison. William Henry Harrison.
70 00:04:33,915 00:04:36,215 [Amy] The leadership of the United States [Amy] The leadership of the United States
71 00:04:36,266 00:04:39,616 believed that Tecumseh's alliance with Britain believed that Tecumseh's alliance with Britain
72 00:04:39,660 00:04:42,620 could be a factor, a major factor could be a factor, a major factor
73 00:04:42,663 00:04:45,803 in the US possibly losing the war. in the US possibly losing the war.
74 00:04:48,103 00:04:51,153 I don't know if William Henry Harrison I don't know if William Henry Harrison
75 00:04:51,193 00:04:54,503 had a personal vendetta against Native Americans had a personal vendetta against Native Americans
76 00:04:54,545 00:04:58,235 but his military career is defined by that. but his military career is defined by that.
77 00:04:58,288 00:05:00,588 He was well known as ruthless. He was well known as ruthless.
78 00:05:00,638 00:05:03,158 And when it comes to the War of 1812 And when it comes to the War of 1812
79 00:05:03,205 00:05:05,335 he has this inherent vitriol. he has this inherent vitriol.
80 00:05:05,382 00:05:07,512 He wanted Tecumseh dead. He wanted Tecumseh dead.
81 00:05:10,517 00:05:13,127 [male narrator] As Harrison prepares to march north [male narrator] As Harrison prepares to march north
82 00:05:13,172 00:05:16,132 the fight for the frontier escalates in the south.. the fight for the frontier escalates in the south..
83 00:05:23,617 00:05:26,137 ...as Britain encourages a breakaway group ...as Britain encourages a breakaway group
84 00:05:26,185 00:05:28,925 of Creek Indians known as the Red Sticks of Creek Indians known as the Red Sticks
85 00:05:28,970 00:05:31,360 to attack settlements to attack settlements
86 00:05:31,408 00:05:34,148 inciting fear throughout the south. inciting fear throughout the south.
87 00:05:35,716 00:05:37,626 [screaming] [screaming]
88 00:05:37,675 00:05:38,845 [gunshot] [gunshot]
89 00:05:48,990 00:05:52,690 They destroy an American outpost They destroy an American outpost
90 00:05:52,733 00:05:56,353 killing 500 men, women and children.. killing 500 men, women and children..
91 00:06:00,959 00:06:03,219 ...in what becomes known ...in what becomes known
92 00:06:03,265 00:06:06,305 as the Fort Mims Massacre. as the Fort Mims Massacre.
93 00:06:06,356 00:06:09,396 [Brands] They decided to raise the banner of war [Brands] They decided to raise the banner of war
94 00:06:09,446 00:06:12,056 against the whites to resist white encroachment. against the whites to resist white encroachment.
95 00:06:12,100 00:06:13,890 And if they would have taken the position And if they would have taken the position
96 00:06:13,928 00:06:17,278 that this was, uh, simply a defense of their homeland. that this was, uh, simply a defense of their homeland.
97 00:06:17,323 00:06:21,503 But to American settlers, it represented a grave threat But to American settlers, it represented a grave threat
98 00:06:21,545 00:06:24,325 to the security of the American frontier. to the security of the American frontier.
99 00:06:24,374 00:06:27,204 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
100 00:06:33,644 00:06:37,304 [male narrator] With the army fighting Tecumseh on the northern front [male narrator] With the army fighting Tecumseh on the northern front
101 00:06:37,343 00:06:40,393 President Madison calls on the militia President Madison calls on the militia
102 00:06:40,433 00:06:42,443 closest to the Mississippi Territory closest to the Mississippi Territory
103 00:06:42,479 00:06:44,349 to defend the south. to defend the south.
104 00:06:47,179 00:06:49,879 In Tennessee.. In Tennessee..
105 00:06:49,921 00:06:52,181 ...one commander has been waiting for the chance ...one commander has been waiting for the chance
106 00:06:52,227 00:06:53,617 to join the fight. to join the fight.
107 00:06:54,926 00:06:56,616 His name.. His name..
108 00:06:58,408 00:07:00,888 ...is Andrew Jackson. ...is Andrew Jackson.
109 00:07:00,932 00:07:02,762 This was a person This was a person
110 00:07:02,803 00:07:05,283 who started life very much at the bottom who started life very much at the bottom
111 00:07:05,327 00:07:07,767 very much on his own very much on his own
112 00:07:07,808 00:07:10,508 and was determined to make something of himself. and was determined to make something of himself.
113 00:07:10,550 00:07:12,990 And so, one way for an ambitious young person And so, one way for an ambitious young person
114 00:07:13,031 00:07:15,291 to rise would be to go to war to rise would be to go to war
115 00:07:15,337 00:07:17,947 and to win glory in war. and to win glory in war.
116 00:07:17,992 00:07:20,302 [male narrator] Jackson's the perfect man for the job. [male narrator] Jackson's the perfect man for the job.
117 00:07:22,257 00:07:24,867 He's spent a lifetime building a reputation He's spent a lifetime building a reputation
118 00:07:24,912 00:07:27,222 as a man who gets results. as a man who gets results.
119 00:07:28,612 00:07:30,482 Ten years earlier.. Ten years earlier..
120 00:07:35,270 00:07:38,270 ...he was a tough backcountry judge ...he was a tough backcountry judge
121 00:07:38,317 00:07:41,927 known for taking the law into his own hands. known for taking the law into his own hands.
122 00:07:41,973 00:07:43,893 [Brands] There was one instance where [Brands] There was one instance where
123 00:07:43,931 00:07:46,801 there was a particularly vicious bully there was a particularly vicious bully
124 00:07:46,847 00:07:48,677 who was wanted for murder who was wanted for murder
125 00:07:48,719 00:07:51,499 and no one wanted to arrest him. and no one wanted to arrest him.
126 00:07:51,548 00:07:53,938 So he decides to take it on himself. So he decides to take it on himself.
127 00:08:02,689 00:08:05,609 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
128 00:08:16,442 00:08:19,752 [Amy] Andrew Jackson was a loose cannon. [Amy] Andrew Jackson was a loose cannon.
129 00:08:19,793 00:08:21,673 He would take bullwhips to people. He would take bullwhips to people.
130 00:08:21,708 00:08:23,278 He pursued duels He pursued duels
131 00:08:23,318 00:08:26,318 long after duels were out of fashion. long after duels were out of fashion.
132 00:08:26,365 00:08:29,405 He would come to blows with people. He would come to blows with people.
133 00:08:29,455 00:08:31,325 There are countless examples There are countless examples
134 00:08:31,370 00:08:34,630 of when he just took matters into his own hands. of when he just took matters into his own hands.
135 00:08:36,897 00:08:38,897 One of the most famous stories of Jackson One of the most famous stories of Jackson
136 00:08:38,943 00:08:40,423 is how he gets into a bar fight is how he gets into a bar fight
137 00:08:40,466 00:08:42,506 gets shot in the arm, uh gets shot in the arm, uh
138 00:08:42,555 00:08:46,245 and just right before the doctor is about to amputate and just right before the doctor is about to amputate
139 00:08:46,298 00:08:47,948 he grabs the doctor and says he grabs the doctor and says
140 00:08:47,995 00:08:50,995 "You cut off my arm, I'm gonna kill you." "You cut off my arm, I'm gonna kill you."
141 00:08:51,042 00:08:52,482 There was nothing that was gonna keep him down There was nothing that was gonna keep him down
142 00:08:52,522 00:08:54,962 including an infection from a bullet in his arm. including an infection from a bullet in his arm.
143 00:08:55,002 00:08:56,662 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
144 00:09:03,750 00:09:08,230 [male narrator] Now, Jackson has the greatest opportunity of his life. [male narrator] Now, Jackson has the greatest opportunity of his life.
145 00:09:10,757 00:09:15,457 He leads more than 2500 volunteer militiamen south He leads more than 2500 volunteer militiamen south
146 00:09:15,501 00:09:17,501 to destroy the Red Stick faction. to destroy the Red Stick faction.
147 00:09:19,113 00:09:21,513 But first, he has to find them. But first, he has to find them.
148 00:09:24,858 00:09:28,078 As Jackson searches for the Red Stick warriors As Jackson searches for the Red Stick warriors
149 00:09:28,122 00:09:30,782 in the north, William Henry Harrison in the north, William Henry Harrison
150 00:09:30,821 00:09:33,041 and his 3000 troops and his 3000 troops
151 00:09:33,084 00:09:36,834 are just a day's march from Tecumseh's camp near Lake Erie. are just a day's march from Tecumseh's camp near Lake Erie.
152 00:09:39,307 00:09:42,787 The Shawnee war chief is planning his own revenge. The Shawnee war chief is planning his own revenge.
153 00:09:43,964 00:09:45,624 Two years earlier Two years earlier
154 00:09:45,662 00:09:48,532 Harrison destroyed Tecumseh's capital Harrison destroyed Tecumseh's capital
155 00:09:48,578 00:09:49,538 Prophetstown. Prophetstown.
156 00:09:51,276 00:09:54,926 Now, Tecumseh meets with his British allies Now, Tecumseh meets with his British allies
157 00:09:54,975 00:09:57,585 to plan a carefully coordinated ambush. to plan a carefully coordinated ambush.
158 00:09:58,805 00:10:01,625 [speaking in foreign language] [speaking in foreign language]
159 00:10:06,421 00:10:09,341 He says, "If your men can hold the line He says, "If your men can hold the line
160 00:10:09,381 00:10:11,731 our men can take care of the rest." our men can take care of the rest."
161 00:10:16,518 00:10:19,388 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
162 00:10:22,481 00:10:23,661 [male narrator] The British will attack [male narrator] The British will attack
163 00:10:23,700 00:10:25,830 Harrison's army as they march Harrison's army as they march
164 00:10:25,876 00:10:28,396 and push them towards the woods and push them towards the woods
165 00:10:28,443 00:10:30,363 where Tecumseh and his warriors where Tecumseh and his warriors
166 00:10:30,402 00:10:31,932 will be waiting to crush them will be waiting to crush them
167 00:10:31,969 00:10:33,619 as they retreat. as they retreat.
168 00:10:36,408 00:10:39,668 [Donald] Tecumseh knows that Harrison is leading this force. [Donald] Tecumseh knows that Harrison is leading this force.
169 00:10:39,716 00:10:41,586 It's gonna be a gun fight. It's gonna be a gun fight.
170 00:10:41,631 00:10:44,721 And one of them is not gonna survive that day. And one of them is not gonna survive that day.
171 00:10:44,764 00:10:47,994 [male narrator] On October 5, 1813 [male narrator] On October 5, 1813
172 00:10:48,028 00:10:51,078 Tecumseh and his men take their positions Tecumseh and his men take their positions
173 00:10:51,118 00:10:54,948 for a battle that could help decide the outcome of the war for a battle that could help decide the outcome of the war
174 00:10:54,992 00:10:58,562 and the future of the United States itself. and the future of the United States itself.
175 00:11:05,611 00:11:08,441 [instrumental music] [instrumental music]
176 00:11:19,669 00:11:21,929 On the banks of the Thames River On the banks of the Thames River
177 00:11:21,975 00:11:26,275 Tecumseh and 500 warriors from half a dozen tribes Tecumseh and 500 warriors from half a dozen tribes
178 00:11:26,327 00:11:29,417 wait to attack US forces. wait to attack US forces.
179 00:11:31,724 00:11:34,474 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
180 00:11:34,509 00:11:36,819 Tecumseh's British allies plan to strike Tecumseh's British allies plan to strike
181 00:11:36,860 00:11:40,430 William Henry Harrison's troops head on William Henry Harrison's troops head on
182 00:11:40,472 00:11:43,342 forcing them to retreat into the woods forcing them to retreat into the woods
183 00:11:43,388 00:11:44,558 where native warriors where native warriors
184 00:11:44,606 00:11:47,166 will ambush them from behind. will ambush them from behind.
185 00:12:00,057 00:12:01,747 [speaking in foreign language] [speaking in foreign language]
186 00:12:07,499 00:12:10,329 [indistinct yelling] [indistinct yelling]
187 00:12:12,983 00:12:15,773 [gunshots in distance] [gunshots in distance]
188 00:12:30,261 00:12:32,391 [male narrator] Suddenly, the British enter the woods.. [male narrator] Suddenly, the British enter the woods..
189 00:12:35,135 00:12:36,955 ...but they're not attacking. ...but they're not attacking.
190 00:12:37,007 00:12:38,227 [gunshot] [gunshot]
191 00:12:40,924 00:12:43,104 They're retreating. They're retreating.
192 00:12:45,580 00:12:48,450 [men screaming] [men screaming]
193 00:12:52,413 00:12:56,503 The British last less than five minutes. The British last less than five minutes.
194 00:12:58,028 00:12:59,808 And the Native American forces And the Native American forces
195 00:12:59,856 00:13:02,946 were outnumbered three to one. were outnumbered three to one.
196 00:13:02,989 00:13:06,299 Tecumseh realizes that he has to make a stand Tecumseh realizes that he has to make a stand
197 00:13:06,340 00:13:08,260 because if he retreats because if he retreats
198 00:13:08,299 00:13:11,739 they might not be able to build another army. they might not be able to build another army.
199 00:13:11,781 00:13:13,261 [shouts in foreign language] [shouts in foreign language]
200 00:13:13,304 00:13:14,614 [gun firing] [gun firing]
201 00:13:14,653 00:13:15,573 [men screaming] [men screaming]
202 00:13:25,229 00:13:29,839 [male narrator] William Henry Harrison has his bitter rival pinned down [male narrator] William Henry Harrison has his bitter rival pinned down
203 00:13:29,886 00:13:32,666 caught between the Thames River caught between the Thames River
204 00:13:32,714 00:13:35,284 and the American troops. and the American troops.
205 00:13:35,326 00:13:37,366 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
206 00:13:42,028 00:13:43,548 [grunting] [grunting]
207 00:13:49,209 00:13:50,169 [gunshot] [gunshot]
208 00:13:50,210 00:13:51,430 [grunts] [grunts]
209 00:13:55,912 00:13:57,782 [intense music] [intense music]
210 00:14:05,791 00:14:07,881 [Amy] Tecumseh's forces held [Amy] Tecumseh's forces held
211 00:14:07,924 00:14:10,454 and they held as long as they possibly could. and they held as long as they possibly could.
212 00:14:10,491 00:14:13,971 But without the British, it was a slaughter. But without the British, it was a slaughter.
213 00:14:14,017 00:14:16,667 [men yelling] [men yelling]
214 00:14:16,715 00:14:18,535 [gunshot] [gunshot]
215 00:14:34,298 00:14:37,428 [male narrator] When Tecumseh is killed by Harrison's forces.. [male narrator] When Tecumseh is killed by Harrison's forces..
216 00:14:42,306 00:14:45,956 ...his Native American confederacy dies with him. ...his Native American confederacy dies with him.
217 00:14:49,879 00:14:50,969 [shallow breathing] [shallow breathing]
218 00:14:53,839 00:14:56,669 I can only imagine what Tecumseh must have been feeling I can only imagine what Tecumseh must have been feeling
219 00:14:56,711 00:14:59,411 when he realized he'd been abandoned by the Brits. when he realized he'd been abandoned by the Brits.
220 00:15:01,064 00:15:02,544 How it must have felt How it must have felt
221 00:15:02,587 00:15:05,457 to put your trust in white man to put your trust in white man
222 00:15:05,503 00:15:07,333 and then have that trust betrayed and then have that trust betrayed
223 00:15:07,374 00:15:09,464 and it cause your downfall. and it cause your downfall.
224 00:15:12,205 00:15:15,855 The death of Tecumseh was an incalculable loss The death of Tecumseh was an incalculable loss
225 00:15:15,905 00:15:19,425 for Native America. for Native America.
226 00:15:19,473 00:15:21,483 In the wake of, of losing him In the wake of, of losing him
227 00:15:21,519 00:15:23,779 and losing the forces who fought with him and losing the forces who fought with him
228 00:15:23,825 00:15:27,825 the pan-tribal confederacy failed. the pan-tribal confederacy failed.
229 00:15:32,182 00:15:35,752 [Donald] Shawnee people are never as powerful and influential [Donald] Shawnee people are never as powerful and influential
230 00:15:35,794 00:15:37,404 as they were under Tecumseh as they were under Tecumseh
231 00:15:37,448 00:15:39,318 and so, it's a situation and so, it's a situation
232 00:15:39,363 00:15:42,453 of having to come to the negotiating table of having to come to the negotiating table
233 00:15:42,496 00:15:45,536 of having to sign treaties with the United States Government. of having to sign treaties with the United States Government.
234 00:15:45,586 00:15:47,146 And they do. And they do.
235 00:16:02,168 00:16:03,998 [male narrator] After years of fighting [male narrator] After years of fighting
236 00:16:04,040 00:16:07,740 the Shawnee are finally defeated the Shawnee are finally defeated
237 00:16:07,782 00:16:10,662 and Tecumseh's dream of regaining a native homeland and Tecumseh's dream of regaining a native homeland
238 00:16:10,698 00:16:13,528 in the Ohio Valley is lost. in the Ohio Valley is lost.
239 00:16:17,140 00:16:19,060 For the United States For the United States
240 00:16:19,098 00:16:21,008 victory at the Battle of the Thames victory at the Battle of the Thames
241 00:16:21,057 00:16:24,227 is a turning point in the war. is a turning point in the war.
242 00:16:24,277 00:16:26,887 They regain control in the north. They regain control in the north.
243 00:16:28,629 00:16:31,149 But 600 miles to the south But 600 miles to the south
244 00:16:31,197 00:16:34,547 the frontier is still in chaos. the frontier is still in chaos.
245 00:16:45,168 00:16:47,258 Andrew Jackson's leading a campaign Andrew Jackson's leading a campaign
246 00:16:47,300 00:16:48,910 to find the Red Stick warriors to find the Red Stick warriors
247 00:16:48,954 00:16:51,614 responsible for the Fort Mims Massacre. responsible for the Fort Mims Massacre.
248 00:16:53,611 00:16:56,351 His militia searches the wilderness for weeks.. His militia searches the wilderness for weeks..
249 00:17:00,661 00:17:02,051 ...and finds nothing. ...and finds nothing.
250 00:17:06,058 00:17:09,058 [Inskeep] One of the wonders of this period for Americans [Inskeep] One of the wonders of this period for Americans
251 00:17:09,105 00:17:10,975 is to realize how very different is to realize how very different
252 00:17:11,020 00:17:14,110 the American landscape was then. the American landscape was then.
253 00:17:14,153 00:17:15,943 There were relatively few people There were relatively few people
254 00:17:15,981 00:17:18,981 it was mostly wilderness. it was mostly wilderness.
255 00:17:19,028 00:17:23,508 And into this wilderness came an army of several thousand men And into this wilderness came an army of several thousand men
256 00:17:23,554 00:17:25,564 that was very poorly supplied. that was very poorly supplied.
257 00:17:25,599 00:17:27,859 They were having to live off the land. They were having to live off the land.
258 00:17:27,906 00:17:30,646 In the end, what they did was nearly starve. In the end, what they did was nearly starve.
259 00:17:35,609 00:17:38,179 [male narrator] By October, 1813 [male narrator] By October, 1813
260 00:17:38,221 00:17:39,791 Jackson's running out of time. Jackson's running out of time.
261 00:17:41,833 00:17:44,143 If he can't find the Creek Tribe If he can't find the Creek Tribe
262 00:17:44,183 00:17:48,583 he risks losing his volunteers to desertion. he risks losing his volunteers to desertion.
263 00:18:01,070 00:18:03,720 But a new recruit has just joined his militia. But a new recruit has just joined his militia.
264 00:18:08,686 00:18:11,076 His name is Davy Crockett. His name is Davy Crockett.
265 00:18:13,430 00:18:16,300 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
266 00:18:19,697 00:18:23,437 [Buddy] Crockett became famous as a hunter on the frontier [Buddy] Crockett became famous as a hunter on the frontier
267 00:18:23,483 00:18:25,363 over the course of a long period of time over the course of a long period of time
268 00:18:25,398 00:18:28,658 of learning how to exist in the woods. of learning how to exist in the woods.
269 00:18:28,706 00:18:31,226 He claimed to have shot, in a seven-month period He claimed to have shot, in a seven-month period
270 00:18:31,274 00:18:33,714 a hundred and five black bears. a hundred and five black bears.
271 00:18:33,754 00:18:34,844 [gunshot] [gunshot]
272 00:18:36,540 00:18:38,720 When Crockett joined the militia When Crockett joined the militia
273 00:18:38,759 00:18:43,329 he was perfect to chase rogue Creeks he was perfect to chase rogue Creeks
274 00:18:43,373 00:18:47,073 then got to observe how they moved through landscape. then got to observe how they moved through landscape.
275 00:18:47,116 00:18:51,466 It was something that he, in fact, emulated. It was something that he, in fact, emulated.
276 00:18:51,511 00:18:54,341 [male narrator] With just six months of formal schooling [male narrator] With just six months of formal schooling
277 00:18:54,384 00:18:56,864 young Crockett's real education young Crockett's real education
278 00:18:56,908 00:18:58,868 comes from the frontier itself. comes from the frontier itself.
279 00:19:10,051 00:19:12,661 [Buddy] Crockett came from a tradition of woodsmen [Buddy] Crockett came from a tradition of woodsmen
280 00:19:12,706 00:19:15,796 and he would've learned from his father and his uncles and he would've learned from his father and his uncles
281 00:19:15,840 00:19:18,100 how to hunt. how to hunt.
282 00:19:18,147 00:19:19,577 He learned how to track He learned how to track
283 00:19:19,626 00:19:22,666 he learned how to identify sign he learned how to identify sign
284 00:19:22,716 00:19:24,936 scat, broken twigs. scat, broken twigs.
285 00:19:32,117 00:19:33,247 [gunshot] [gunshot]
286 00:19:37,992 00:19:40,952 [male narrator] Now, Crockett uses his frontier skills [male narrator] Now, Crockett uses his frontier skills
287 00:19:40,995 00:19:43,995 to track the Creek Tribe for General Jackson. to track the Creek Tribe for General Jackson.
288 00:19:44,042 00:19:46,612 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
289 00:19:46,653 00:19:50,223 [Rinella] It's just a harrowing undertaking to do this. [Rinella] It's just a harrowing undertaking to do this.
290 00:19:50,266 00:19:53,876 He wasn't carrying modern-day, cutting-edge technology. He wasn't carrying modern-day, cutting-edge technology.
291 00:19:53,921 00:19:57,751 So you needed to be an expert tracker and woodsman. So you needed to be an expert tracker and woodsman.
292 00:19:57,795 00:20:00,535 You look at all the sign around you You look at all the sign around you
293 00:20:00,580 00:20:02,320 and the tracks and the markings and the trees. and the tracks and the markings and the trees.
294 00:20:02,365 00:20:04,365 You look at everything You look at everything
295 00:20:04,410 00:20:07,590 as being something that is gonna affect as being something that is gonna affect
296 00:20:07,631 00:20:10,631 my next decision where the Indians might be. my next decision where the Indians might be.
297 00:20:10,677 00:20:13,507 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
298 00:20:41,142 00:20:45,192 [male narrator] In just two weeks, Crockett finds their village [male narrator] In just two weeks, Crockett finds their village
299 00:20:45,234 00:20:48,154 and the Americans prepare for revenge. and the Americans prepare for revenge.
300 00:20:58,595 00:21:02,375 [male narrator] In late 1813, on the northern frontier [male narrator] In late 1813, on the northern frontier
301 00:21:02,425 00:21:04,985 victories by the US diminish the threat victories by the US diminish the threat
302 00:21:05,036 00:21:08,386 posed by Britain's Native American allies. posed by Britain's Native American allies.
303 00:21:08,431 00:21:10,081 But to the south But to the south
304 00:21:10,128 00:21:13,038 native raids are destroying settlements native raids are destroying settlements
305 00:21:13,087 00:21:16,307 spreading panic throughout what is now Alabama. spreading panic throughout what is now Alabama.
306 00:21:20,138 00:21:23,008 [crows crowing] [crows crowing]
307 00:21:27,145 00:21:29,225 General Andrew Jackson has been ordered General Andrew Jackson has been ordered
308 00:21:29,278 00:21:31,888 to eliminate the Creek Indians responsible to eliminate the Creek Indians responsible
309 00:21:31,932 00:21:35,282 for killing over 500 settlers at Fort Mims. for killing over 500 settlers at Fort Mims.
310 00:21:40,898 00:21:44,338 After weeks of searching, Davy Crockett has found them.. After weeks of searching, Davy Crockett has found them..
311 00:21:46,164 00:21:48,124 ...giving Jackson all the information ...giving Jackson all the information
312 00:21:48,166 00:21:50,296 he needs to attack. he needs to attack.
313 00:21:50,342 00:21:53,392 [Jackson] 'Split the men into two columns.' [Jackson] 'Split the men into two columns.'
314 00:21:53,432 00:21:56,132 We'll arrive here before the sun rises. We'll arrive here before the sun rises.
315 00:21:56,174 00:21:58,874 'We'll cross the river at the low point here and here.' 'We'll cross the river at the low point here and here.'
316 00:22:01,092 00:22:02,092 [Coffee] 'Yes, sir.' [Coffee] 'Yes, sir.'
317 00:22:03,660 00:22:06,270 Not a single one of them makes it out. Not a single one of them makes it out.
318 00:22:10,884 00:22:12,364 Prepare the men. Prepare the men.
319 00:22:16,107 00:22:17,537 [Coffee] 'Scouts!' [Coffee] 'Scouts!'
320 00:22:21,852 00:22:24,072 [Brands] Jackson took the position [Brands] Jackson took the position
321 00:22:24,115 00:22:27,025 that the Indians had started this round of war that the Indians had started this round of war
322 00:22:27,074 00:22:28,954 by massacring whites. by massacring whites.
323 00:22:28,989 00:22:31,509 And he also believed the lesson to be taught to them was And he also believed the lesson to be taught to them was
324 00:22:31,557 00:22:33,517 you don't massacre whites you don't massacre whites
325 00:22:33,559 00:22:36,209 without expecting a comparable reprisal. without expecting a comparable reprisal.
326 00:22:38,956 00:22:41,386 You kill or you be killed. You kill or you be killed.
327 00:22:41,437 00:22:44,397 That was the world he lived in and that was the life he chose. That was the world he lived in and that was the life he chose.
328 00:23:02,980 00:23:05,500 [male narrator] In the early morning hours [male narrator] In the early morning hours
329 00:23:05,548 00:23:07,898 nine hundred Tennessee militia nine hundred Tennessee militia
330 00:23:07,941 00:23:11,471 including Davy Crockett, surround the village. including Davy Crockett, surround the village.
331 00:23:24,654 00:23:27,484 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
332 00:23:48,460 00:23:51,290 [music continues] [music continues]
333 00:23:55,772 00:23:58,082 [gunshots] [gunshots]
334 00:23:58,122 00:24:00,692 [screaming] [screaming]
335 00:24:00,733 00:24:03,613 [indistinct yelling] [indistinct yelling]
336 00:24:04,694 00:24:06,704 [grunting] [grunting]
337 00:24:07,784 00:24:08,874 [screaming] [screaming]
338 00:24:13,354 00:24:15,274 [grunting] [grunting]
339 00:24:15,313 00:24:17,233 [screaming] [screaming]
340 00:24:17,271 00:24:18,881 [grunting] [grunting]
341 00:24:20,971 00:24:22,021 [breathing heavily] [breathing heavily]
342 00:24:26,890 00:24:28,240 [breathing heavily] [breathing heavily]
343 00:24:30,633 00:24:32,243 [screaming] [screaming]
344 00:24:47,345 00:24:49,775 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
345 00:24:49,826 00:24:52,696 [screaming] [screaming]
346 00:24:54,395 00:24:55,955 [groaning] [groaning]
347 00:24:56,006 00:24:57,436 [gunshot] [gunshot]
348 00:25:07,452 00:25:11,942 [male narrator] In only minutes, 186 Creek warriors are killed. [male narrator] In only minutes, 186 Creek warriors are killed.
349 00:25:14,154 00:25:17,204 And women and children are burned alive in their homes.. And women and children are burned alive in their homes..
350 00:25:20,160 00:25:24,030 ...in what comes to be known as the Battle of Tallushatchee. ...in what comes to be known as the Battle of Tallushatchee.
351 00:25:28,473 00:25:31,393 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
352 00:25:38,396 00:25:40,436 Jackson allowed his men Jackson allowed his men
353 00:25:40,485 00:25:43,225 to engage in the most bloody reprisal to engage in the most bloody reprisal
354 00:25:43,270 00:25:45,060 to teach the Indians a lesson to teach the Indians a lesson
355 00:25:45,098 00:25:47,408 so they wouldn't do this again. so they wouldn't do this again.
356 00:25:47,448 00:25:49,228 And it was as a consequence of this And it was as a consequence of this
357 00:25:49,276 00:25:52,236 that people came to recognize his ability that people came to recognize his ability
358 00:25:52,279 00:25:54,929 to defend the country against its enemies. to defend the country against its enemies.
359 00:26:03,203 00:26:06,123 [instrumental music] [instrumental music]
360 00:26:09,514 00:26:10,434 [screaming] [screaming]
361 00:26:16,347 00:26:19,347 Tallushatchee is called the Battle of Tallushatchee Tallushatchee is called the Battle of Tallushatchee
362 00:26:19,393 00:26:22,483 but it was really more like the Massacre of Tallushatchee. but it was really more like the Massacre of Tallushatchee.
363 00:26:28,968 00:26:32,018 They burned 46 people to death. They burned 46 people to death.
364 00:26:35,975 00:26:37,535 [Buddy] It was bedlam. [Buddy] It was bedlam.
365 00:26:40,066 00:26:42,976 [instrumental music] [instrumental music]
366 00:26:51,251 00:26:54,521 As Crockett phrased it later, "We shot them like dogs." As Crockett phrased it later, "We shot them like dogs."
367 00:26:58,302 00:27:01,702 [Eisenbach] The ruthlessness of Jackson's war against the Creeks [Eisenbach] The ruthlessness of Jackson's war against the Creeks
368 00:27:01,740 00:27:04,830 was something that really shook, uh, Davy Crockett was something that really shook, uh, Davy Crockett
369 00:27:04,874 00:27:07,624 and reshaped the way he's looking, uh and reshaped the way he's looking, uh
370 00:27:07,659 00:27:11,449 at America's treatment of the Native Americans. at America's treatment of the Native Americans.
371 00:27:11,489 00:27:14,359 He kind of realizes that th-there's a senselessness He kind of realizes that th-there's a senselessness
372 00:27:14,405 00:27:18,015 to this slaughter and it really changes him, uh, as a person. to this slaughter and it really changes him, uh, as a person.
373 00:27:23,588 00:27:26,418 [instrumental music] [instrumental music]
374 00:27:36,383 00:27:38,213 [male narrator] After the battle [male narrator] After the battle
375 00:27:38,255 00:27:40,735 Crockett is sickened by the massacre.. Crockett is sickened by the massacre..
376 00:27:43,521 00:27:46,051 ...and chooses to leave the volunteer militia. ...and chooses to leave the volunteer militia.
377 00:28:03,715 00:28:05,885 [horse neighing] [horse neighing]
378 00:28:15,814 00:28:16,904 [Jackson] 'Morning.' [Jackson] 'Morning.'
379 00:28:23,387 00:28:25,517 'Where are you men off to this morning?' 'Where are you men off to this morning?'
380 00:28:29,001 00:28:30,741 [Crockett] 'We're goin' home.' [Crockett] 'We're goin' home.'
381 00:28:30,786 00:28:31,826 No. No.
382 00:28:33,832 00:28:36,312 You're going to turn around and go back to your tents. You're going to turn around and go back to your tents.
383 00:28:43,494 00:28:45,764 We're volunteer militia. We're volunteer militia.
384 00:28:48,847 00:28:50,107 I will not ask again. I will not ask again.
385 00:28:53,591 00:28:55,291 You're gonna shoot your own men? You're gonna shoot your own men?
386 00:28:56,812 00:28:58,122 Do not test me. Do not test me.
387 00:29:04,907 00:29:06,387 Fire on my command. Fire on my command.
388 00:29:30,019 00:29:33,109 [male narrator] After the massacre of over 200 Native American men [male narrator] After the massacre of over 200 Native American men
389 00:29:33,152 00:29:34,942 women and children women and children
390 00:29:34,980 00:29:37,940 Davy Crockett chooses to leave the Tennessee militia.. Davy Crockett chooses to leave the Tennessee militia..
391 00:29:39,419 00:29:42,509 Return to your camp! Return to your camp!
392 00:29:42,553 00:29:47,083 ...but is caught by his commander, Andrew Jackson. ...but is caught by his commander, Andrew Jackson.
393 00:29:47,123 00:29:50,873 [Brands] Jackson tried to hold the army together. [Brands] Jackson tried to hold the army together.
394 00:29:50,909 00:29:53,959 And maintaining and establishing And maintaining and establishing
395 00:29:53,999 00:29:55,699 military discipline was hard. military discipline was hard.
396 00:29:55,740 00:29:57,740 Jackson would not brook Jackson would not brook
397 00:29:57,786 00:30:00,306 this walking away by the troops. this walking away by the troops.
398 00:30:00,353 00:30:03,143 This is the last time I will give you the option. This is the last time I will give you the option.
399 00:30:03,182 00:30:04,752 [guns cocking] [guns cocking]
400 00:30:06,272 00:30:09,152 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
401 00:30:27,206 00:30:28,766 I will not ask again. I will not ask again.
402 00:30:30,514 00:30:32,394 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
403 00:30:42,308 00:30:44,048 [male narrator] Crockett stands down.. [male narrator] Crockett stands down..
404 00:30:52,231 00:30:55,761 ...and grudgingly stays in camp. ...and grudgingly stays in camp.
405 00:30:55,800 00:30:59,460 [Buddy] Crockett had mixed emotions about what he was doing. [Buddy] Crockett had mixed emotions about what he was doing.
406 00:30:59,499 00:31:02,069 Obviously, he was serving his country Obviously, he was serving his country
407 00:31:02,111 00:31:05,811 and, I think, looked at it really more as a job. and, I think, looked at it really more as a job.
408 00:31:05,854 00:31:07,734 It was something that he had to do. It was something that he had to do.
409 00:31:07,768 00:31:11,598 The whole idea of killing Indian families The whole idea of killing Indian families
410 00:31:11,642 00:31:14,172 whole Indian families.. whole Indian families..
411 00:31:14,210 00:31:15,950 ...didn't sit well with him. ...didn't sit well with him.
412 00:31:36,014 00:31:37,234 Colonel. Colonel.
413 00:31:39,713 00:31:40,803 [Crockett sighs] [Crockett sighs]
414 00:31:42,412 00:31:43,892 You asked to see me, sir? You asked to see me, sir?
415 00:31:47,199 00:31:50,029 You're a disgrace.. You're a disgrace..
416 00:31:50,072 00:31:53,082 ...to yourself, to your family ...to yourself, to your family
417 00:31:53,118 00:31:54,728 and to your country. and to your country.
418 00:32:00,038 00:32:02,128 What I did for you at that village.. What I did for you at that village..
419 00:32:04,086 00:32:06,176 ...I will never do that again. ...I will never do that again.
420 00:32:14,966 00:32:16,656 You're a coward. You're a coward.
421 00:32:20,798 00:32:23,148 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
422 00:32:25,237 00:32:28,407 When you look at this divide between Crockett and Jackson When you look at this divide between Crockett and Jackson
423 00:32:28,458 00:32:30,288 you can kind of see, uh, the divide you can kind of see, uh, the divide
424 00:32:30,329 00:32:33,639 that gets to the heart of the American frontier. that gets to the heart of the American frontier.
425 00:32:33,680 00:32:35,600 On one hand, most Americans On one hand, most Americans
426 00:32:35,639 00:32:37,989 looked at the treatment of the Native Americans looked at the treatment of the Native Americans
427 00:32:38,033 00:32:41,253 as just another step in the forward path of progress. as just another step in the forward path of progress.
428 00:32:41,297 00:32:43,997 Davy Crockett sees the inherent injustice Davy Crockett sees the inherent injustice
429 00:32:44,039 00:32:46,999 of the ruthless massacring of the ruthless massacring
430 00:32:47,042 00:32:48,872 o-of the Creek Indians. o-of the Creek Indians.
431 00:32:54,092 00:32:55,962 [male narrator] When his service is over [male narrator] When his service is over
432 00:32:56,007 00:32:58,397 Crockett heads home to Tennessee. Crockett heads home to Tennessee.
433 00:33:01,056 00:33:04,056 Jackson and Crockett certainly started in similar fashions. Jackson and Crockett certainly started in similar fashions.
434 00:33:04,102 00:33:05,412 Both were born in log cabins Both were born in log cabins
435 00:33:05,451 00:33:07,191 both came from humble beginnings. both came from humble beginnings.
436 00:33:08,889 00:33:11,589 But w-what Crockett saw in the Creek War But w-what Crockett saw in the Creek War
437 00:33:11,631 00:33:13,501 with Jackson's treatment of Indians with Jackson's treatment of Indians
438 00:33:13,546 00:33:15,156 it started a rift it started a rift
439 00:33:15,200 00:33:18,600 that would really open up later in Crockett's life. that would really open up later in Crockett's life.
440 00:33:27,517 00:33:31,517 [male narrator] Jackson doesn't stop at avenging Fort Mims. [male narrator] Jackson doesn't stop at avenging Fort Mims.
441 00:33:31,564 00:33:34,394 He launches a series of brutal attacks on the Red Sticks.. He launches a series of brutal attacks on the Red Sticks..
442 00:33:34,437 00:33:36,787 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
443 00:33:38,093 00:33:39,623 ...killing hundreds ...killing hundreds
444 00:33:39,659 00:33:42,009 and sending a powerful message. and sending a powerful message.
445 00:33:43,185 00:33:45,095 They were targets They were targets
446 00:33:45,143 00:33:47,453 of a scorched-earth campaign. of a scorched-earth campaign.
447 00:33:49,234 00:33:51,194 There was no law of war There was no law of war
448 00:33:51,236 00:33:52,886 that was really respected. that was really respected.
449 00:34:00,724 00:34:02,944 [male narrator] By early 1814 [male narrator] By early 1814
450 00:34:02,987 00:34:05,817 Jackson has crushed the Red Stick faction.. Jackson has crushed the Red Stick faction..
451 00:34:08,819 00:34:10,779 ...and he forces the rest of the Creek Nation ...and he forces the rest of the Creek Nation
452 00:34:10,821 00:34:13,781 to negotiate a treaty to negotiate a treaty
453 00:34:13,824 00:34:15,434 even though they had nothing to do even though they had nothing to do
454 00:34:15,478 00:34:16,958 with the conflict. with the conflict.
455 00:34:36,890 00:34:38,810 [Inskeep] Jackson said to them [Inskeep] Jackson said to them
456 00:34:38,849 00:34:43,249 they must surrender millions of acres of their own land they must surrender millions of acres of their own land
457 00:34:43,288 00:34:46,118 to the United States Government to the United States Government
458 00:34:46,161 00:34:48,511 as a kind of compensation for the war. as a kind of compensation for the war.
459 00:34:48,554 00:34:51,564 Jackson actually described it as a national security measure. Jackson actually described it as a national security measure.
460 00:34:51,601 00:34:53,911 He said that by taking over this land He said that by taking over this land
461 00:34:53,951 00:34:56,951 the United States would isolate the remaining rebels. the United States would isolate the remaining rebels.
462 00:34:56,997 00:34:59,087 But the reality was But the reality was
463 00:34:59,130 00:35:02,870 that he was taking millions of acres of real estate. that he was taking millions of acres of real estate.
464 00:35:02,916 00:35:06,006 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
465 00:35:06,050 00:35:09,970 [male narrator] Jackson seizes major parts of Alabama and Georgia [male narrator] Jackson seizes major parts of Alabama and Georgia
466 00:35:10,010 00:35:13,010 nearly 22 million acres of land. nearly 22 million acres of land.
467 00:35:18,802 00:35:20,722 The United States has now quelled The United States has now quelled
468 00:35:20,760 00:35:24,330 the Native American threat on the frontier. the Native American threat on the frontier.
469 00:35:24,373 00:35:28,643 But as they begin to turn the tide of the War of 1812 But as they begin to turn the tide of the War of 1812
470 00:35:28,681 00:35:31,251 the British devise a new plan. the British devise a new plan.
471 00:35:32,816 00:35:35,596 After forcing Napoleon into exile After forcing Napoleon into exile
472 00:35:35,645 00:35:39,035 they commit additional troops to America they commit additional troops to America
473 00:35:39,083 00:35:42,133 invading the East Coast in Baltimore. invading the East Coast in Baltimore.
474 00:35:42,173 00:35:43,523 [cannons firing] [cannons firing]
475 00:35:49,833 00:35:51,663 [Petraeus] During the War of 1812 [Petraeus] During the War of 1812
476 00:35:51,704 00:35:54,794 the British almost brought the United States to its knees. the British almost brought the United States to its knees.
477 00:35:54,838 00:35:58,228 Ultimately, the British sack Washington Ultimately, the British sack Washington
478 00:35:58,276 00:36:00,056 and, and burn the White House. and, and burn the White House.
479 00:36:00,104 00:36:02,984 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
480 00:36:13,248 00:36:15,078 [male narrator] After capturing America's capital.. [male narrator] After capturing America's capital..
481 00:36:18,122 00:36:20,212 ...Britain turns to the most important port ...Britain turns to the most important port
482 00:36:20,255 00:36:21,205 on the frontier.. on the frontier..
483 00:36:22,909 00:36:24,129 ...New Orleans. ...New Orleans.
484 00:36:27,262 00:36:30,402 The city controls access to the Mississippi River The city controls access to the Mississippi River
485 00:36:30,439 00:36:31,789 providing a highway providing a highway
486 00:36:31,831 00:36:34,401 to British forts in Canada. to British forts in Canada.
487 00:36:34,443 00:36:36,843 The British had a huge advantage over the United States The British had a huge advantage over the United States
488 00:36:36,880 00:36:38,270 in the War of 1812 because the British in the War of 1812 because the British
489 00:36:38,316 00:36:40,226 had the most powerful navy in the world. had the most powerful navy in the world.
490 00:36:40,275 00:36:42,705 It meant that the British could move their troops It meant that the British could move their troops
491 00:36:42,755 00:36:44,235 from here, there along the coast from here, there along the coast
492 00:36:44,279 00:36:46,189 and always beat the Americans and always beat the Americans
493 00:36:46,237 00:36:47,667 to wherever they wanted to get. to wherever they wanted to get.
494 00:36:47,717 00:36:50,237 If they captured New Orleans If they captured New Orleans
495 00:36:50,285 00:36:52,285 they could go up the Mississippi they could go up the Mississippi
496 00:36:52,330 00:36:55,120 and connect with British forces coming down from Canada. and connect with British forces coming down from Canada.
497 00:37:00,120 00:37:02,380 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
498 00:37:05,343 00:37:07,743 [male narrator] Knowing Britain will attack New Orleans.. [male narrator] Knowing Britain will attack New Orleans..
499 00:37:10,000 00:37:12,920 ...the US turns to its new war hero ...the US turns to its new war hero
500 00:37:12,959 00:37:14,439 Andrew Jackson. Andrew Jackson.
501 00:37:18,574 00:37:21,014 [Inskeep] Here emerged from Tennessee [Inskeep] Here emerged from Tennessee
502 00:37:21,054 00:37:23,414 this general who organized an army this general who organized an army
503 00:37:23,448 00:37:26,538 managed to keep it together by force of will managed to keep it together by force of will
504 00:37:26,582 00:37:28,632 and crushed the Creek Nation. and crushed the Creek Nation.
505 00:37:32,370 00:37:35,030 [male narrator] Jackson's determined to win. [male narrator] Jackson's determined to win.
506 00:37:35,068 00:37:38,118 He has a powerful and personal hatred of Britain He has a powerful and personal hatred of Britain
507 00:37:38,158 00:37:40,378 dating back to his childhood. dating back to his childhood.
508 00:37:50,475 00:37:54,035 In the fall of 1781 In the fall of 1781
509 00:37:54,087 00:37:56,527 Jackson was held as a prisoner of war Jackson was held as a prisoner of war
510 00:37:56,568 00:37:57,868 during the revolution. during the revolution.
511 00:37:59,702 00:38:00,792 [male #1] 'On your feet.' [male #1] 'On your feet.'
512 00:38:21,332 00:38:22,382 [grunts] [grunts]
513 00:38:24,640 00:38:27,080 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
514 00:38:27,120 00:38:28,860 [Brands] As a, a young teenager [Brands] As a, a young teenager
515 00:38:28,905 00:38:31,775 Andrew Jackson rode as a courier Andrew Jackson rode as a courier
516 00:38:31,821 00:38:35,691 for the American forces against the British for the American forces against the British
517 00:38:35,738 00:38:37,518 who eventually captured him who eventually captured him
518 00:38:37,566 00:38:39,216 and put him in a prisoner-of-war camp. and put him in a prisoner-of-war camp.
519 00:38:41,570 00:38:44,050 [male narrator] He lost two brothers during the war. [male narrator] He lost two brothers during the war.
520 00:38:46,836 00:38:49,396 His mother also perished in the conflict. His mother also perished in the conflict.
521 00:38:51,580 00:38:53,500 Jackson suspected the British Jackson suspected the British
522 00:38:53,538 00:38:56,058 of all evil things. He detested the British. of all evil things. He detested the British.
523 00:38:56,106 00:38:58,016 If you wanted to get a rise out of Andrew Jackson If you wanted to get a rise out of Andrew Jackson
524 00:38:58,064 00:39:00,594 all you had to do was mention Britain or the British. all you had to do was mention Britain or the British.
525 00:39:05,420 00:39:08,250 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
526 00:39:19,956 00:39:22,646 [male narrator] Now, he has a shot at revenge [male narrator] Now, he has a shot at revenge
527 00:39:22,698 00:39:24,398 if Jackson can lead his men if Jackson can lead his men
528 00:39:24,439 00:39:27,699 through Louisiana's deadly swamp lands through Louisiana's deadly swamp lands
529 00:39:27,746 00:39:31,006 and get to New Orleans before the enemy. and get to New Orleans before the enemy.
530 00:39:40,106 00:39:42,976 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
531 00:39:46,678 00:39:49,858 [male narrator] Deep in the southern frontier [male narrator] Deep in the southern frontier
532 00:39:49,899 00:39:53,989 Andrew Jackson is marching to the port of New Orleans Andrew Jackson is marching to the port of New Orleans
533 00:39:54,033 00:39:56,863 to defend it against a coming British attack. to defend it against a coming British attack.
534 00:40:00,431 00:40:02,481 But while the British have the advantage But while the British have the advantage
535 00:40:02,520 00:40:05,350 of traveling by sea.. of traveling by sea..
536 00:40:05,393 00:40:08,003 ...Jackson must get there by land. ...Jackson must get there by land.
537 00:40:09,701 00:40:12,271 And he faces a massive obstacle.. And he faces a massive obstacle..
538 00:40:15,490 00:40:17,450 ...the Louisiana swamps. ...the Louisiana swamps.
539 00:40:18,884 00:40:20,504 The Atchafalaya Basin The Atchafalaya Basin
540 00:40:20,538 00:40:23,188 is the biggest swamp in the country is the biggest swamp in the country
541 00:40:23,236 00:40:25,886 covering nearly 1000 square miles. covering nearly 1000 square miles.
542 00:40:27,806 00:40:29,496 And Jackson has to cross it And Jackson has to cross it
543 00:40:29,547 00:40:33,507 with 1500 men, artillery and supplies. with 1500 men, artillery and supplies.
544 00:40:38,469 00:40:41,299 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
545 00:40:52,918 00:40:55,698 This was an era before good roads. This was an era before good roads.
546 00:40:55,747 00:40:58,047 In fact, in that region of the country In fact, in that region of the country
547 00:40:58,097 00:40:59,877 there were hardly any roads. there were hardly any roads.
548 00:41:03,538 00:41:06,278 To get several thousand troops to New Orleans To get several thousand troops to New Orleans
549 00:41:06,323 00:41:08,373 with all their equipment with all their equipment
550 00:41:08,412 00:41:11,332 was an extreme difficulty. was an extreme difficulty.
551 00:41:11,371 00:41:12,901 Get that end, get that end. Get that end, get that end.
552 00:41:12,938 00:41:14,198 [Mykel] When you're talking about going [Mykel] When you're talking about going
553 00:41:14,244 00:41:15,164 through those swamps, you're talkin' through those swamps, you're talkin'
554 00:41:15,201 00:41:16,161 about water that gets about water that gets
555 00:41:16,202 00:41:17,732 neck deep at times neck deep at times
556 00:41:17,769 00:41:19,379 gators everywhere gators everywhere
557 00:41:19,423 00:41:21,563 poisonous snakes everywhere, very aggressive. poisonous snakes everywhere, very aggressive.
558 00:41:21,599 00:41:24,339 Mosquitoes have got to be just eating them alive. Mosquitoes have got to be just eating them alive.
559 00:41:24,384 00:41:27,524 They got very thick clothing on, they've got to be sweating. They got very thick clothing on, they've got to be sweating.
560 00:41:27,562 00:41:29,612 You're talking about an absolute misery fest. You're talking about an absolute misery fest.
561 00:41:35,744 00:41:39,014 [male narrator] Jackson works his men around the clock.. [male narrator] Jackson works his men around the clock..
562 00:41:39,051 00:41:40,621 Park down here. We gotta go. Park down here. We gotta go.
563 00:41:40,662 00:41:43,142 ...improvising bridges to haul a two-ton cannon ...improvising bridges to haul a two-ton cannon
564 00:41:43,186 00:41:44,536 through the bog. through the bog.
565 00:41:44,579 00:41:46,229 [Jackson] 'Up, up!' [Jackson] 'Up, up!'
566 00:41:46,276 00:41:48,276 [Jackson grunts] [Jackson grunts]
567 00:41:48,321 00:41:51,371 'Hold, hold, hold, hold!' 'Hold, hold, hold, hold!'
568 00:41:51,411 00:41:54,981 'Bring the wood! Let's go, let's go! You're holding up!' 'Bring the wood! Let's go, let's go! You're holding up!'
569 00:41:55,024 00:41:57,424 It doesn't have to look pretty, just secure. It doesn't have to look pretty, just secure.
570 00:41:57,461 00:42:00,511 - 'Let's go!' - One, two, pull! - 'Let's go!' - One, two, pull!
571 00:42:00,551 00:42:03,601 I want one man here, one man here, and one man there! I want one man here, one man here, and one man there!
572 00:42:03,641 00:42:05,341 Work the wood down! Work the wood down!
573 00:42:06,905 00:42:09,295 'Keep them straight now!' 'Keep them straight now!'
574 00:42:09,342 00:42:12,962 [Coffee] 'One, two, pull!' [Coffee] 'One, two, pull!'
575 00:42:12,998 00:42:14,698 [male narrator] Under Jackson's command [male narrator] Under Jackson's command
576 00:42:14,739 00:42:18,569 they maintain a pace of 25 miles a day. they maintain a pace of 25 miles a day.
577 00:42:18,613 00:42:21,403 [Brands] It was at this moment that Jackson's leadership [Brands] It was at this moment that Jackson's leadership
578 00:42:21,441 00:42:23,571 became really most apparent. became really most apparent.
579 00:42:23,618 00:42:26,098 And up! Roll! And up! Roll!
580 00:42:26,142 00:42:28,802 Jackson's soldiers, whatever they thought about the British Jackson's soldiers, whatever they thought about the British
581 00:42:28,840 00:42:30,490 whatever they thought about the Indians whatever they thought about the Indians
582 00:42:30,538 00:42:32,278 whatever they thought about American policy whatever they thought about American policy
583 00:42:32,322 00:42:34,982 they would follow Andrew Jackson to the gates of hell. they would follow Andrew Jackson to the gates of hell.
584 00:42:37,283 00:42:39,203 [Jackson] 'Push, boys, push!' [Jackson] 'Push, boys, push!'
585 00:42:39,242 00:42:41,292 Put your backs into it! Put your backs into it!
586 00:42:42,898 00:42:43,808 [male narrator] Finally... [male narrator] Finally...
587 00:42:43,855 00:42:45,725 Come on, men! Come on, men!
588 00:42:45,770 00:42:48,380 ...after two weeks of grueling work.. ...after two weeks of grueling work..
589 00:42:50,514 00:42:52,824 ...Jackson arrives in New Orleans.. ...Jackson arrives in New Orleans..
590 00:42:54,562 00:42:57,572 ...knowing the British could land any minute. ...knowing the British could land any minute.
591 00:42:57,608 00:42:58,828 [grunting] [grunting]
592 00:43:04,746 00:43:07,576 [instrumental music] [instrumental music]
593 00:43:13,189 00:43:16,629 New Orleans was hugely important, uh, at that time New Orleans was hugely important, uh, at that time
594 00:43:16,671 00:43:18,721 and still is, uh, for that matter. and still is, uh, for that matter.
595 00:43:18,760 00:43:22,240 In-in many respects, it's the, the gateway In-in many respects, it's the, the gateway
596 00:43:22,285 00:43:25,325 to the inland waterways that were so critical to the inland waterways that were so critical
597 00:43:25,375 00:43:28,025 to that part of the United States. to that part of the United States.
598 00:43:28,073 00:43:31,343 So retaining that port, this great trading port So retaining that port, this great trading port
599 00:43:31,381 00:43:34,301 which has access to all of these waterways which has access to all of these waterways
600 00:43:34,340 00:43:36,260 uh, was absolutely vital. uh, was absolutely vital.
601 00:43:39,911 00:43:42,741 [male narrator] Jackson races to build fortifications [male narrator] Jackson races to build fortifications
602 00:43:42,784 00:43:45,444 at key entry points around the city at key entry points around the city
603 00:43:45,482 00:43:48,832 to force the British to attack him where he's strongest. to force the British to attack him where he's strongest.
604 00:43:51,140 00:43:55,060 But to do it, he needs all the manpower he can get. But to do it, he needs all the manpower he can get.
605 00:43:56,798 00:43:58,668 [Inskeep] He didn't have much of an army [Inskeep] He didn't have much of an army
606 00:43:58,713 00:44:01,983 but he assembled one from the forces that were available but he assembled one from the forces that were available
607 00:44:02,020 00:44:04,590 ranging from Kentucky Frontiersmen ranging from Kentucky Frontiersmen
608 00:44:04,632 00:44:07,332 to some of his own Tennessee loyalists to some of his own Tennessee loyalists
609 00:44:07,373 00:44:09,253 to New Orleans militia to New Orleans militia
610 00:44:09,288 00:44:11,548 to an African-American militia unit to an African-American militia unit
611 00:44:11,595 00:44:14,245 to river pirates who were engaged to river pirates who were engaged
612 00:44:14,293 00:44:16,123 because they had cannon and could fire them because they had cannon and could fire them
613 00:44:16,165 00:44:18,115 and even local Indians and even local Indians
614 00:44:18,167 00:44:20,997 all became part of Jackson's military force. all became part of Jackson's military force.
615 00:44:21,039 00:44:23,429 And he welded them together in an effective way. And he welded them together in an effective way.
616 00:44:27,350 00:44:31,570 [male narrator] In all, Jackson has about 4500 men. [male narrator] In all, Jackson has about 4500 men.
617 00:44:36,272 00:44:38,322 When the British finally appear When the British finally appear
618 00:44:38,361 00:44:43,371 they have 60 warships and 15,000 men. they have 60 warships and 15,000 men.
619 00:44:43,409 00:44:47,409 The Americans are outnumbered by more than three to one. The Americans are outnumbered by more than three to one.
620 00:45:01,253 00:45:03,693 Who's willing to suffer more for victory, men? Who's willing to suffer more for victory, men?
621 00:45:06,781 00:45:09,311 [male narrator] General Jackson has 4500 men [male narrator] General Jackson has 4500 men
622 00:45:09,348 00:45:11,868 arrayed against a British force arrayed against a British force
623 00:45:11,916 00:45:14,696 outnumbering him by more than three to one. outnumbering him by more than three to one.
624 00:45:16,399 00:45:20,529 His mission, hold New Orleans at all costs. His mission, hold New Orleans at all costs.
625 00:45:24,320 00:45:26,410 [Francois] All trade west of the Appalachians [Francois] All trade west of the Appalachians
626 00:45:26,452 00:45:29,462 flowed down the Ohio River and into the Mississippi and out flowed down the Ohio River and into the Mississippi and out
627 00:45:29,499 00:45:32,019 through the port of New Orleans. through the port of New Orleans.
628 00:45:32,067 00:45:34,067 It was the most critical choke point It was the most critical choke point
629 00:45:34,112 00:45:35,512 for the American continent. for the American continent.
630 00:45:35,548 00:45:38,418 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
631 00:45:47,735 00:45:49,515 Prepare to fire! Prepare to fire!
632 00:45:56,613 00:45:57,613 Hold! Hold!
633 00:46:01,879 00:46:04,659 [male narrator] Jackson plans a way to give his inferior force [male narrator] Jackson plans a way to give his inferior force
634 00:46:04,708 00:46:07,278 an advantage. an advantage.
635 00:46:07,319 00:46:10,539 He positions his men with the Mississippi to the right He positions his men with the Mississippi to the right
636 00:46:10,583 00:46:13,333 and dense swampland to the left.. and dense swampland to the left..
637 00:46:15,023 00:46:17,503 ...forcing the British to charge uphill.. ...forcing the British to charge uphill..
638 00:46:19,462 00:46:22,202 ...on a narrow strip of land without cover. ...on a narrow strip of land without cover.
639 00:46:22,247 00:46:23,987 Hold! Hold!
640 00:46:30,081 00:46:31,131 Fire! Fire!
641 00:46:31,169 00:46:34,689 [guns firing] [guns firing]
642 00:46:36,566 00:46:38,126 Fire! Fire!
643 00:46:38,698 00:46:40,878 Reload! Reload!
644 00:46:40,918 00:46:43,008 [Inskeep] From behind cotton bales [Inskeep] From behind cotton bales
645 00:46:43,051 00:46:45,011 and other obstacles.. and other obstacles..
646 00:46:46,619 00:46:48,879 ...Jackson's men, in relative security ...Jackson's men, in relative security
647 00:46:48,926 00:46:51,886 could open fire on charging British troops. could open fire on charging British troops.
648 00:46:51,929 00:46:53,189 Fire! Fire!
649 00:46:54,497 00:46:55,977 Fire at will, men! Fire at will, men!
650 00:46:56,020 00:46:57,670 Fire at will! Fire at will!
651 00:47:00,155 00:47:03,895 Had they met the British troops in an open battlefield Had they met the British troops in an open battlefield
652 00:47:03,941 00:47:05,641 things would've been completely different. things would've been completely different.
653 00:47:05,682 00:47:07,862 [gunshots] [gunshots]
654 00:47:11,906 00:47:13,856 But as it turned out, the British charged But as it turned out, the British charged
655 00:47:13,908 00:47:16,518 right where Jackson would've wanted them to right where Jackson would've wanted them to
656 00:47:16,562 00:47:19,262 and they did it very badly, and they were slaughtered. and they did it very badly, and they were slaughtered.
657 00:47:22,351 00:47:24,741 [male narrator] Over ten days of ferocious battle.. [male narrator] Over ten days of ferocious battle..
658 00:47:24,788 00:47:26,958 [indistinct yelling] [indistinct yelling]
659 00:47:27,008 00:47:28,048 Fire! Fire!
660 00:47:28,096 00:47:29,576 [cannons firing] [cannons firing]
661 00:47:32,491 00:47:35,321 ...Jackson and his men ...Jackson and his men
662 00:47:35,364 00:47:38,244 push back every unrelenting wave push back every unrelenting wave
663 00:47:38,280 00:47:39,850 of British assault. of British assault.
664 00:47:39,890 00:47:42,760 [gunshots] [gunshots]
665 00:47:52,163 00:47:55,433 Finally, after devastating losses Finally, after devastating losses
666 00:47:55,471 00:47:58,211 British forces withdraw. British forces withdraw.
667 00:48:03,392 00:48:04,482 [Brands] The figures were unbelievable. [Brands] The figures were unbelievable.
668 00:48:04,523 00:48:06,793 Over 2000 British casualties. Over 2000 British casualties.
669 00:48:06,830 00:48:09,620 Less than a hundred on the American side. Less than a hundred on the American side.
670 00:48:09,659 00:48:12,579 And it's at that moment that Andrew Jackson becomes And it's at that moment that Andrew Jackson becomes
671 00:48:12,618 00:48:15,448 the great military hero of the American people. the great military hero of the American people.
672 00:48:19,408 00:48:20,978 Andrew Jackson was often thought of Andrew Jackson was often thought of
673 00:48:21,018 00:48:24,278 as the second coming of George Washington. as the second coming of George Washington.
674 00:48:24,326 00:48:25,806 George Washington wins independence George Washington wins independence
675 00:48:25,849 00:48:27,109 for the United States for the United States
676 00:48:27,155 00:48:28,715 Andrew Jackson defends independence Andrew Jackson defends independence
677 00:48:28,765 00:48:30,245 for the United States. for the United States.
678 00:48:34,336 00:48:35,766 [male narrator] The victory at New Orleans [male narrator] The victory at New Orleans
679 00:48:35,815 00:48:38,245 propels Jackson to national fame.. propels Jackson to national fame..
680 00:48:40,168 00:48:44,258 ...and secures his legacy as an American hero. ...and secures his legacy as an American hero.
681 00:48:51,570 00:48:53,570 But what American and British forces But what American and British forces
682 00:48:53,616 00:48:55,786 at New Orleans don't know at New Orleans don't know
683 00:48:55,835 00:48:57,835 is that before the battle began is that before the battle began
684 00:48:57,881 00:49:01,621 the War of 1812 was already over. the War of 1812 was already over.
685 00:49:03,452 00:49:05,062 Just over three weeks earlier Just over three weeks earlier
686 00:49:05,106 00:49:07,976 half a world away, in Belgium half a world away, in Belgium
687 00:49:08,022 00:49:10,242 representatives of the United States and Britain representatives of the United States and Britain
688 00:49:10,285 00:49:12,285 sign a treaty sign a treaty
689 00:49:12,330 00:49:14,460 ending almost three years of war ending almost three years of war
690 00:49:14,506 00:49:17,066 between the two nations. between the two nations.
691 00:49:17,118 00:49:18,988 [Walter] There's already a peace treaty. [Walter] There's already a peace treaty.
692 00:49:19,033 00:49:21,603 It just takes that long for news It just takes that long for news
693 00:49:21,644 00:49:24,784 to cross the Atlantic and get to New Orleans. to cross the Atlantic and get to New Orleans.
694 00:49:24,821 00:49:27,911 But it really doesn't matter to the American nation. But it really doesn't matter to the American nation.
695 00:49:27,955 00:49:31,435 All they know and all they want to focus on All they know and all they want to focus on
696 00:49:31,480 00:49:34,920 is that they have beat the British Empire is that they have beat the British Empire
697 00:49:34,962 00:49:38,232 and having done that, nothing is impossible and having done that, nothing is impossible
698 00:49:38,269 00:49:40,229 and we're now going to look westward and we're now going to look westward
699 00:49:40,271 00:49:42,841 across the American continent and expand. across the American continent and expand.
700 00:49:45,407 00:49:47,147 [male narrator] In the Treaty of Ghent [male narrator] In the Treaty of Ghent
701 00:49:47,191 00:49:49,191 Britain formally recognizes Britain formally recognizes
702 00:49:49,237 00:49:53,147 that the US now controls all the native lands that the US now controls all the native lands
703 00:49:53,197 00:49:56,547 that were once part of the Mississippi Territory. that were once part of the Mississippi Territory.
704 00:49:56,592 00:50:00,772 Alabama and Mississippi are now open for settlement. Alabama and Mississippi are now open for settlement.
705 00:50:09,257 00:50:11,997 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
706 00:50:12,042 00:50:14,702 After his victory at the Battle of New Orleans After his victory at the Battle of New Orleans
707 00:50:14,740 00:50:17,090 a grateful government assigns Andrew Jackson a grateful government assigns Andrew Jackson
708 00:50:17,134 00:50:20,184 the job of surveying this new territory. the job of surveying this new territory.
709 00:50:22,879 00:50:25,319 [music continues] [music continues]
710 00:50:25,360 00:50:28,710 And he immediately senses opportunity And he immediately senses opportunity
711 00:50:28,754 00:50:32,024 to grow one of America's most profitable crops.. to grow one of America's most profitable crops..
712 00:50:35,239 00:50:36,549 ...cotton. ...cotton.
713 00:50:40,244 00:50:42,424 When Jackson went off on military expeditions When Jackson went off on military expeditions
714 00:50:42,464 00:50:46,164 he had his eye out for land that could also grow cotton. he had his eye out for land that could also grow cotton.
715 00:50:46,207 00:50:48,987 And one of the big attractions of the land And one of the big attractions of the land
716 00:50:49,036 00:50:52,336 in what would become Alabama, Mississippi in what would become Alabama, Mississippi
717 00:50:52,387 00:50:54,427 was the fact that it was very well suited was the fact that it was very well suited
718 00:50:54,476 00:50:55,736 to growing cotton. to growing cotton.
719 00:50:59,698 00:51:01,268 [male narrator] Over the next two years [male narrator] Over the next two years
720 00:51:01,309 00:51:03,089 Jackson uses his position Jackson uses his position
721 00:51:03,137 00:51:06,657 to buy vast tracts of land at low cost to buy vast tracts of land at low cost
722 00:51:06,705 00:51:08,525 then sell it at a profit then sell it at a profit
723 00:51:08,577 00:51:10,577 to wealthy plantation owners. to wealthy plantation owners.
724 00:51:18,761 00:51:21,111 [Jackson] Gentlemen. [Jackson] Gentlemen.
725 00:51:24,201 00:51:25,331 [sighs] [sighs]
726 00:51:26,464 00:51:29,824 Everything we discussed.. Everything we discussed..
727 00:51:29,859 00:51:31,859 ...is in this contract, if you'd like to look it over. ...is in this contract, if you'd like to look it over.
728 00:51:34,603 00:51:36,743 [Inskeep] What's happening here is not just the expansion [Inskeep] What's happening here is not just the expansion
729 00:51:36,779 00:51:38,819 of the United States in a new territory. of the United States in a new territory.
730 00:51:38,868 00:51:41,648 It was an opportunity for men It was an opportunity for men
731 00:51:41,697 00:51:44,047 in what is now the Deep South in what is now the Deep South
732 00:51:44,091 00:51:46,351 to carve out brand-new plantations.. to carve out brand-new plantations..
733 00:51:46,397 00:51:48,177 Just sign here. Just sign here.
734 00:51:48,225 00:51:50,915 ...plant cotton and make a fortune. ...plant cotton and make a fortune.
735 00:51:50,967 00:51:53,537 And it was perfectly timed for men like Jackson And it was perfectly timed for men like Jackson
736 00:51:53,578 00:51:56,578 to make a lot of money. to make a lot of money.
737 00:51:56,625 00:51:59,275 [male narrator] The frontiersman born in poverty [male narrator] The frontiersman born in poverty
738 00:51:59,323 00:52:01,203 amasses a personal fortune amasses a personal fortune
739 00:52:01,238 00:52:05,018 of four-and-a-half million dollars. of four-and-a-half million dollars.
740 00:52:05,068 00:52:08,418 But his business dealings have a devastating consequence But his business dealings have a devastating consequence
741 00:52:08,463 00:52:12,383 resurrecting an institution on the verge of collapse. resurrecting an institution on the verge of collapse.
742 00:52:13,511 00:52:15,381 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
743 00:52:17,298 00:52:21,818 Slavery serves the larger interests of the planter class. Slavery serves the larger interests of the planter class.
744 00:52:21,867 00:52:24,697 What it creates is tremendous economic profit What it creates is tremendous economic profit
745 00:52:24,740 00:52:26,610 for planters, for farmers for planters, for farmers
746 00:52:26,655 00:52:30,305 and American business interest in that region. and American business interest in that region.
747 00:52:33,314 00:52:35,934 [Brands] Jackson did not consider himself [Brands] Jackson did not consider himself
748 00:52:35,968 00:52:38,188 an evangelist for slavery. an evangelist for slavery.
749 00:52:38,232 00:52:40,712 But, in fact, his actions did give slavery But, in fact, his actions did give slavery
750 00:52:40,756 00:52:42,316 a new lease on life. a new lease on life.
751 00:52:42,366 00:52:44,586 At the beginning of the 18th century, it was unclear At the beginning of the 18th century, it was unclear
752 00:52:44,629 00:52:47,199 whether slavery was going to remain profitable. whether slavery was going to remain profitable.
753 00:52:47,241 00:52:48,851 And it might not have And it might not have
754 00:52:48,894 00:52:51,464 had Jackson and those who fought with him had Jackson and those who fought with him
755 00:52:51,506 00:52:53,806 not opened up vast new territories not opened up vast new territories
756 00:52:53,856 00:52:55,726 to cotton culture. to cotton culture.
757 00:52:55,771 00:52:56,991 To the future of America. To the future of America.
758 00:52:57,033 00:52:59,563 - Hm. To the future. - Future. - Hm. To the future. - Future.
759 00:52:59,601 00:53:01,211 [glasses clinking] [glasses clinking]
760 00:53:04,910 00:53:08,130 [male narrator] The land speculation Jackson ignites [male narrator] The land speculation Jackson ignites
761 00:53:08,175 00:53:09,995 has another consequence. has another consequence.
762 00:53:10,046 00:53:12,656 In just three years, the price of an acre In just three years, the price of an acre
763 00:53:12,701 00:53:17,361 skyrockets from $2 to 78. skyrockets from $2 to 78.
764 00:53:17,401 00:53:20,451 For Davy Crockett, this betrays the promise For Davy Crockett, this betrays the promise
765 00:53:20,491 00:53:22,321 of the American frontier of the American frontier
766 00:53:22,363 00:53:24,973 one he's determined to fight for. one he's determined to fight for.
767 00:53:36,638 00:53:39,468 [instrumental music] [instrumental music]
768 00:53:46,300 00:53:49,430 In the years since his clash with Andrew Jackson In the years since his clash with Andrew Jackson
769 00:53:49,477 00:53:53,047 Davy Crockett's tried to carve out a life for himself Davy Crockett's tried to carve out a life for himself
770 00:53:53,089 00:53:54,959 in the backwoods of Tennessee. in the backwoods of Tennessee.
771 00:53:58,094 00:53:59,884 But in the last decade But in the last decade
772 00:53:59,922 00:54:02,322 he's watched his beloved frontier he's watched his beloved frontier
773 00:54:02,359 00:54:04,189 disappear before his eyes. disappear before his eyes.
774 00:54:06,624 00:54:08,504 Thousands of acres of wilderness Thousands of acres of wilderness
775 00:54:08,539 00:54:11,059 that frontiersmen have depended on for years that frontiersmen have depended on for years
776 00:54:11,107 00:54:14,497 have now turned into cotton farms have now turned into cotton farms
777 00:54:14,545 00:54:18,585 and the original settlers are being pushed aside. and the original settlers are being pushed aside.
778 00:54:18,636 00:54:22,026 [Buddy] One of Crockett's main issues was squatter's rights. [Buddy] One of Crockett's main issues was squatter's rights.
779 00:54:22,074 00:54:26,214 He felt that the squatters, the settlers He felt that the squatters, the settlers
780 00:54:26,253 00:54:29,263 ought to be able to purchase the land they were living on ought to be able to purchase the land they were living on
781 00:54:29,299 00:54:30,779 for reasonable prices. for reasonable prices.
782 00:54:30,822 00:54:33,262 And this rubbed against And this rubbed against
783 00:54:33,303 00:54:36,313 the monied, landed aristocracy the monied, landed aristocracy
784 00:54:36,350 00:54:38,700 of the southern plantation farmers. of the southern plantation farmers.
785 00:54:42,356 00:54:45,266 [male narrator] Determined to protect the way of life he believes in [male narrator] Determined to protect the way of life he believes in
786 00:54:45,315 00:54:48,795 the frontiersman who grew up without formal education the frontiersman who grew up without formal education
787 00:54:48,840 00:54:51,060 decides to run for Congress. decides to run for Congress.
788 00:54:56,370 00:54:58,720 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
789 00:55:01,113 00:55:03,293 [Crockett] Some man comes along, waves a piece of paper at you [Crockett] Some man comes along, waves a piece of paper at you
790 00:55:03,333 00:55:06,993 tells you, "You can't track here anymore." I.. Hell, no. tells you, "You can't track here anymore." I.. Hell, no.
791 00:55:07,032 00:55:11,122 These land speculators and plantation owners These land speculators and plantation owners
792 00:55:11,167 00:55:14,337 never set a foot in Tennessee in their life. never set a foot in Tennessee in their life.
793 00:55:14,388 00:55:15,998 It's our families and our dreams It's our families and our dreams
794 00:55:16,041 00:55:18,701 that are being destroyed here. that are being destroyed here.
795 00:55:18,740 00:55:20,440 If we don't speak up, th.. If we don't speak up, th..
796 00:55:20,481 00:55:23,311 They're just gonna keep right on doin' it. They're just gonna keep right on doin' it.
797 00:55:23,353 00:55:24,833 'Thank you very much.' 'Thank you very much.'
798 00:55:24,876 00:55:26,746 [crowd applauding] [crowd applauding]
799 00:55:26,791 00:55:28,141 Hi. Good to meet you. Hi. Good to meet you.
800 00:55:30,055 00:55:33,445 [male narrator] In the summer of 1827 [male narrator] In the summer of 1827
801 00:55:33,494 00:55:37,064 Davy Crockett wins in a landslide Davy Crockett wins in a landslide
802 00:55:37,106 00:55:38,716 with a campaign built with a campaign built
803 00:55:38,760 00:55:42,680 on bringing the frontier fight to Washington. on bringing the frontier fight to Washington.
804 00:55:42,720 00:55:45,160 David Crockett looms huge David Crockett looms huge
805 00:55:45,201 00:55:49,341 in the notion of what the American frontier was. in the notion of what the American frontier was.
806 00:55:49,379 00:55:51,689 [Buddy] He became a symbol [Buddy] He became a symbol
807 00:55:51,729 00:55:54,299 of possibility, of hope of possibility, of hope
808 00:55:54,341 00:55:55,951 that the common man that the common man
809 00:55:55,994 00:55:59,394 could actually rise to great heights. could actually rise to great heights.
810 00:55:59,433 00:56:01,833 A man with six months' education A man with six months' education
811 00:56:01,870 00:56:04,180 ends up in the halls of Congress. ends up in the halls of Congress.
812 00:56:04,220 00:56:06,740 It's a uniquely American story. It's a uniquely American story.
813 00:56:10,748 00:56:15,798 [male narrator] But while Crockett is entering the House of Representatives [male narrator] But while Crockett is entering the House of Representatives
814 00:56:15,840 00:56:17,800 his former militia commander his former militia commander
815 00:56:17,842 00:56:20,672 has become one of the richest and most powerful men has become one of the richest and most powerful men
816 00:56:20,715 00:56:22,845 in the frontier. in the frontier.
817 00:56:22,891 00:56:24,811 And he has his sights set And he has his sights set
818 00:56:24,849 00:56:29,379 on the highest office in the country. on the highest office in the country.
819 00:56:29,419 00:56:31,899 [Brands] Jackson, as a young man, he didn't see himself [Brands] Jackson, as a young man, he didn't see himself
820 00:56:31,943 00:56:33,903 as a career politician by any means. as a career politician by any means.
821 00:56:35,512 00:56:38,302 But he became this national hero But he became this national hero
822 00:56:38,341 00:56:40,951 as a result of his victory at the Battle of New Orleans. as a result of his victory at the Battle of New Orleans.
823 00:56:40,996 00:56:43,036 And people began telling him And people began telling him
824 00:56:43,085 00:56:45,295 that he could be president of the United States. that he could be president of the United States.
825 00:56:48,133 00:56:51,143 [male narrator] For the first 40 years of America's existence [male narrator] For the first 40 years of America's existence
826 00:56:51,180 00:56:54,050 the president hailed from either Massachusetts the president hailed from either Massachusetts
827 00:56:54,096 00:56:55,576 or Virginia. or Virginia.
828 00:56:55,619 00:56:57,399 But now as more and more people But now as more and more people
829 00:56:57,447 00:56:59,487 pour into the frontier pour into the frontier
830 00:56:59,536 00:57:01,886 Jackson believes the country is ready Jackson believes the country is ready
831 00:57:01,930 00:57:03,850 for an unprecedented change. for an unprecedented change.
832 00:57:05,629 00:57:08,329 Andrew Jackson rose to power just at a moment Andrew Jackson rose to power just at a moment
833 00:57:08,371 00:57:10,901 when people were becoming conscious when people were becoming conscious
834 00:57:10,939 00:57:14,989 that the revolutionary generation was passing away that the revolutionary generation was passing away
835 00:57:15,030 00:57:17,210 and a new generation was rising and a new generation was rising
836 00:57:17,249 00:57:19,379 and some of those leaders were going to come and some of those leaders were going to come
837 00:57:19,426 00:57:22,726 from a new region that had not really existed from a new region that had not really existed
838 00:57:22,777 00:57:26,427 at the time of the American Revolution. at the time of the American Revolution.
839 00:57:26,476 00:57:30,386 [male narrator] Jackson trades on his reputation as a war hero [male narrator] Jackson trades on his reputation as a war hero
840 00:57:30,437 00:57:32,127 and like Crockett and like Crockett
841 00:57:32,177 00:57:35,787 paints himself as a self-made frontiersman. paints himself as a self-made frontiersman.
842 00:57:35,833 00:57:38,233 You just look at the-the political competition You just look at the-the political competition
843 00:57:38,270 00:57:40,400 uh, for Jackson in his day. uh, for Jackson in his day.
844 00:57:40,447 00:57:43,187 Uh, his main competitor was John Quincy Adams. Uh, his main competitor was John Quincy Adams.
845 00:57:43,232 00:57:45,932 Son of the president, he went to Harvard Son of the president, he went to Harvard
846 00:57:45,974 00:57:48,634 he spoke five different languages. he spoke five different languages.
847 00:57:48,672 00:57:52,242 And here's Andrew Jackson, completely self-educated. And here's Andrew Jackson, completely self-educated.
848 00:57:54,809 00:57:58,289 [male narrator] Jackson's message resonates with Americans [male narrator] Jackson's message resonates with Americans
849 00:57:58,334 00:57:59,684 across the country. across the country.
850 00:58:00,902 00:58:04,472 And on December 3, 1828 And on December 3, 1828
851 00:58:04,514 00:58:08,084 he's elected as the seventh president of the United States. he's elected as the seventh president of the United States.
852 00:58:15,090 00:58:16,530 Here's the man himself. Here's the man himself.
853 00:58:16,570 00:58:18,180 [Jackson chuckles] [Jackson chuckles]
854 00:58:18,223 00:58:21,013 Mr. President. Mr. President.
855 00:58:21,052 00:58:23,842 [Brands] When Jackson became president in 1829 [Brands] When Jackson became president in 1829
856 00:58:23,881 00:58:26,011 he was the first president who was called he was the first president who was called
857 00:58:26,057 00:58:28,967 and who could be considered the people's president. and who could be considered the people's president.
858 00:58:29,017 00:58:30,537 Each and every one of you men are responsible Each and every one of you men are responsible
859 00:58:30,584 00:58:32,024 for this victory. for this victory.
860 00:58:32,063 00:58:33,543 To you. To you.
861 00:58:33,587 00:58:37,107 To you, Mr. President. To you, Mr. President.
862 00:58:37,155 00:58:39,975 And that was the most lasting contribution of Jackson And that was the most lasting contribution of Jackson
863 00:58:40,028 00:58:42,638 because the presidency from Jackson until today because the presidency from Jackson until today
864 00:58:42,683 00:58:45,383 is preeminently the office of the people. is preeminently the office of the people.
865 00:58:53,737 00:58:56,867 [male narrator] After taking office, Jackson's first priority [male narrator] After taking office, Jackson's first priority
866 00:58:56,914 00:58:59,354 is to continue American expansion. is to continue American expansion.
867 00:58:59,395 00:59:02,005 And that means more land. And that means more land.
868 00:59:02,050 00:59:05,750 Andrew Jackson inherited a country in transition. Andrew Jackson inherited a country in transition.
869 00:59:05,793 00:59:07,533 This was a period in which This was a period in which
870 00:59:07,577 00:59:11,097 Americans were continuing to move west. Americans were continuing to move west.
871 00:59:11,146 00:59:15,016 The population was almost doubling every 20 years. The population was almost doubling every 20 years.
872 00:59:15,063 00:59:17,073 And he entered office And he entered office
873 00:59:17,108 00:59:20,588 with one overriding priority above all with one overriding priority above all
874 00:59:20,634 00:59:22,944 and that was to obtain more land. and that was to obtain more land.
875 00:59:25,377 00:59:27,337 [male narrator] Jackson introduces a plan [male narrator] Jackson introduces a plan
876 00:59:27,379 00:59:30,429 called the Indian Removal Act called the Indian Removal Act
877 00:59:30,469 00:59:33,949 to the horror of his old rival, Davy Crockett. to the horror of his old rival, Davy Crockett.
878 00:59:37,215 00:59:40,215 [Jackson] Fellow citizens of the Senate [Jackson] Fellow citizens of the Senate
879 00:59:40,262 00:59:43,482 and of the House of Representatives and of the House of Representatives
880 00:59:43,526 00:59:46,566 'it gives me pleasure to announce to you..' 'it gives me pleasure to announce to you..'
881 00:59:48,792 00:59:50,052 ...that the benevolent policy ...that the benevolent policy
882 00:59:50,098 00:59:53,748 in relation to the removal.. in relation to the removal..
883 00:59:53,797 00:59:55,837 ...of the remaining Indians.. ...of the remaining Indians..
884 00:59:55,886 00:59:57,146 [screaming] [screaming]
885 00:59:58,933 01:00:00,373 ...beyond the white settlements ...beyond the white settlements
886 01:00:00,412 01:00:03,552 by... fair exchange.. by... fair exchange..
887 01:00:03,590 01:00:05,160 [screaming] [screaming]
888 01:00:07,071 01:00:10,601 ...is approaching a happy consummation. ...is approaching a happy consummation.
889 01:00:10,640 01:00:12,560 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
890 01:00:12,599 01:00:15,469 Jackson believed that white Americans would never be secure Jackson believed that white Americans would never be secure
891 01:00:15,514 01:00:19,744 from Indians as long as the two populations mingled. from Indians as long as the two populations mingled.
892 01:00:19,780 01:00:23,520 And so Jackson's policy was a policy of removal. And so Jackson's policy was a policy of removal.
893 01:00:23,566 01:00:25,436 People today might call it ethnic cleansing. People today might call it ethnic cleansing.
894 01:00:25,481 01:00:27,701 And, indeed, it was. And, indeed, it was.
895 01:00:27,744 01:00:32,274 The general government kindly offers him a new home The general government kindly offers him a new home
896 01:00:32,314 01:00:36,144 and proposes to pay the whole expense and proposes to pay the whole expense
897 01:00:36,187 01:00:39,277 of his removal and settlement. of his removal and settlement.
898 01:00:41,323 01:00:44,283 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
899 01:00:44,326 01:00:48,586 [male narrator] The Indian Removal Act will force 50,000 Native Americans [male narrator] The Indian Removal Act will force 50,000 Native Americans
900 01:00:48,635 01:00:52,545 from five tribes to leave their ancestral lands from five tribes to leave their ancestral lands
901 01:00:52,595 01:00:56,895 and settle 600 miles west, in modern-day Oklahoma. and settle 600 miles west, in modern-day Oklahoma.
902 01:00:58,819 01:01:02,689 [Buddy] The Indian Removal Act was an act [Buddy] The Indian Removal Act was an act
903 01:01:02,736 01:01:07,386 whose sole goal was to open up large swaths of ground whose sole goal was to open up large swaths of ground
904 01:01:07,436 01:01:09,176 to more settlement to more settlement
905 01:01:09,220 01:01:12,010 and to make these giant tracts of land and to make these giant tracts of land
906 01:01:12,049 01:01:16,049 available to those who could then purchase it, sell it. available to those who could then purchase it, sell it.
907 01:01:16,097 01:01:19,577 They wouldn't have to deal with the Indian problem anymore. They wouldn't have to deal with the Indian problem anymore.
908 01:01:20,449 01:01:22,189 [applause] [applause]
909 01:01:22,233 01:01:25,803 [male narrator] The plan has widespread support [male narrator] The plan has widespread support
910 01:01:25,846 01:01:28,276 but Crockett stands against it. but Crockett stands against it.
911 01:01:29,588 01:01:32,288 And whoever wins.. And whoever wins..
912 01:01:32,330 01:01:36,030 ...will help decide the future of the American frontier. ...will help decide the future of the American frontier.
913 01:01:41,209 01:01:43,599 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
914 01:01:45,213 01:01:46,743 [Jackson] 'This government' [Jackson] 'This government'
915 01:01:46,780 01:01:50,650 will purchase Indian lands will purchase Indian lands
916 01:01:50,697 01:01:53,177 and give them new expensive territory. and give them new expensive territory.
917 01:01:55,658 01:01:58,268 [male narrator] President Andrew Jackson has introduced [male narrator] President Andrew Jackson has introduced
918 01:01:58,313 01:02:00,843 the Indian Removal Act to Congress. the Indian Removal Act to Congress.
919 01:02:00,881 01:02:03,541 It would force Native Americans from their homelands It would force Native Americans from their homelands
920 01:02:03,579 01:02:05,929 to make way for white settlement to make way for white settlement
921 01:02:05,973 01:02:08,413 and it's gaining widespread support. and it's gaining widespread support.
922 01:02:08,453 01:02:10,503 [applause] [applause]
923 01:02:10,542 01:02:13,592 But one man is taking a stand against the president.. But one man is taking a stand against the president..
924 01:02:14,895 01:02:16,935 ...Congressman Davy Crockett. ...Congressman Davy Crockett.
925 01:02:17,985 01:02:20,765 [indistinct chatter] [indistinct chatter]
926 01:02:24,731 01:02:28,341 Four of my counties border Chickasaw Country. Four of my counties border Chickasaw Country.
927 01:02:28,386 01:02:32,426 I know, personally, many of their tribe. I know, personally, many of their tribe.
928 01:02:32,477 01:02:34,517 'They are a proud people' 'They are a proud people'
929 01:02:34,566 01:02:37,826 who have stood as our allies in war and in peace. who have stood as our allies in war and in peace.
930 01:02:39,702 01:02:44,272 Removal was taking the property of Native Americans Removal was taking the property of Native Americans
931 01:02:44,315 01:02:48,055 and putting it in the hands, not just of US citizens and putting it in the hands, not just of US citizens
932 01:02:48,102 01:02:51,852 but, frankly, of Andrew Jackson supporters. but, frankly, of Andrew Jackson supporters.
933 01:02:51,888 01:02:55,538 And when Davy Crockett stood up on the floor of Congress And when Davy Crockett stood up on the floor of Congress
934 01:02:55,587 01:02:58,457 and spoke against the Indian Removal Act and spoke against the Indian Removal Act
935 01:02:58,503 01:03:01,683 Crockett put not only his reputation Crockett put not only his reputation
936 01:03:01,724 01:03:05,294 but his entire political career on the line. but his entire political career on the line.
937 01:03:07,556 01:03:09,556 There is nothing that will make me vote There is nothing that will make me vote
938 01:03:09,601 01:03:12,521 to force them off their homelands. to force them off their homelands.
939 01:03:13,518 01:03:16,128 Not a political party Not a political party
940 01:03:16,173 01:03:20,223 nor any one man, no matter how powerful he may be. nor any one man, no matter how powerful he may be.
941 01:03:20,264 01:03:21,404 [applause] [applause]
942 01:03:28,229 01:03:30,839 [Bill] What I like best about Davy Crockett was [Bill] What I like best about Davy Crockett was
943 01:03:30,884 01:03:32,284 he was able to change his mind. he was able to change his mind.
944 01:03:32,320 01:03:34,020 When he was a young man When he was a young man
945 01:03:34,061 01:03:36,721 he participated in an Indian massacre. he participated in an Indian massacre.
946 01:03:36,759 01:03:39,629 But then he opposed President Jackson But then he opposed President Jackson
947 01:03:39,675 01:03:42,845 when Jackson wanted to push the Indian Removal Act when Jackson wanted to push the Indian Removal Act
948 01:03:42,896 01:03:44,546 because he knew it was wrong. because he knew it was wrong.
949 01:03:50,164 01:03:54,344 [Buddy] Crockett didn't care that it was Andrew Jackson's baby. [Buddy] Crockett didn't care that it was Andrew Jackson's baby.
950 01:03:54,385 01:03:56,685 While it was going to help people who already had money While it was going to help people who already had money
951 01:03:56,735 01:03:57,775 he thought it was wrong. he thought it was wrong.
952 01:03:57,824 01:03:59,964 He believed that the Indians He believed that the Indians
953 01:04:00,000 01:04:03,090 had as much right to live freely as anyone else. had as much right to live freely as anyone else.
954 01:04:05,266 01:04:07,356 [male narrator] Debate about the Indian Removal Act [male narrator] Debate about the Indian Removal Act
955 01:04:07,398 01:04:09,438 rages for five months rages for five months
956 01:04:09,487 01:04:12,227 both in Congress and around the country. both in Congress and around the country.
957 01:04:14,928 01:04:17,758 And on May 26, 1830 And on May 26, 1830
958 01:04:17,800 01:04:21,330 it's put to a vote in the House of Representatives it's put to a vote in the House of Representatives
959 01:04:21,369 01:04:24,069 and Crockett's efforts fall short. and Crockett's efforts fall short.
960 01:04:26,591 01:04:28,461 David Crockett is the only member David Crockett is the only member
961 01:04:28,506 01:04:29,856 of the Tennessee delegation of the Tennessee delegation
962 01:04:29,899 01:04:32,079 to vote against the Indian Removal Act. to vote against the Indian Removal Act.
963 01:04:32,119 01:04:35,429 And that was a shocking act of, uh, defiance And that was a shocking act of, uh, defiance
964 01:04:35,470 01:04:37,820 of the, uh, Jackson machine. of the, uh, Jackson machine.
965 01:04:41,780 01:04:43,610 Davy Crockett stood his ground. Davy Crockett stood his ground.
966 01:04:43,652 01:04:47,222 He realized he made a mistake on that Indian massacre He realized he made a mistake on that Indian massacre
967 01:04:47,264 01:04:49,404 and he took the right position. and he took the right position.
968 01:04:49,440 01:04:51,790 [male #2] 'To you, Mr. President.' [male #2] 'To you, Mr. President.'
969 01:04:51,834 01:04:54,754 [male narrator] The measure passes by only four votes [male narrator] The measure passes by only four votes
970 01:04:54,793 01:04:57,583 and is signed in to law by President Jackson and is signed in to law by President Jackson
971 01:04:57,622 01:04:59,452 two days later. two days later.
972 01:04:59,494 01:05:01,324 [Jackson] 'It's only beginning, gentlemen.' [Jackson] 'It's only beginning, gentlemen.'
973 01:05:04,586 01:05:06,676 [male narrator] The Indian Removal Act goes exactly [male narrator] The Indian Removal Act goes exactly
974 01:05:06,718 01:05:08,418 according to Jackson's plan according to Jackson's plan
975 01:05:08,459 01:05:11,459 opening large parts of present-day Georgia opening large parts of present-day Georgia
976 01:05:11,506 01:05:14,936 Mississippi and Florida, to American expansion. Mississippi and Florida, to American expansion.
977 01:05:14,988 01:05:16,598 But in the coming years But in the coming years
978 01:05:16,641 01:05:18,381 the Indian Removal Act the Indian Removal Act
979 01:05:18,426 01:05:20,856 will be known by another name.. will be known by another name..
980 01:05:24,127 01:05:26,647 ...The Trail of Tears. ...The Trail of Tears.
981 01:05:29,785 01:05:32,695 [Brands] The Trail of Tears was the migration route [Brands] The Trail of Tears was the migration route
982 01:05:32,744 01:05:37,184 from Georgia to territory west of the Mississippi River. from Georgia to territory west of the Mississippi River.
983 01:05:37,227 01:05:39,007 It was called the Trail of Tears It was called the Trail of Tears
984 01:05:39,055 01:05:42,145 because the deaths from exposure and disease were appalling. because the deaths from exposure and disease were appalling.
985 01:05:44,756 01:05:47,186 [Eisenbach] The Indian Removal Act is not only a major stain [Eisenbach] The Indian Removal Act is not only a major stain
986 01:05:47,237 01:05:49,977 on Jackson's legacy, it's a major stain on American History. on Jackson's legacy, it's a major stain on American History.
987 01:05:51,763 01:05:54,203 Here was the US Federal Government Here was the US Federal Government
988 01:05:54,244 01:05:56,864 getting into, what many could call getting into, what many could call
989 01:05:56,899 01:05:59,769 an ethnic cleansing. an ethnic cleansing.
990 01:05:59,815 01:06:01,815 [male narrator] Over the next two decades [male narrator] Over the next two decades
991 01:06:01,860 01:06:04,470 members of the Cherokee, Creek members of the Cherokee, Creek
992 01:06:04,515 01:06:07,075 Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations
993 01:06:07,127 01:06:09,427 are forced to march thousands of miles are forced to march thousands of miles
994 01:06:09,477 01:06:11,867 often at gunpoint. often at gunpoint.
995 01:06:11,914 01:06:15,184 Over 16,000 die on the journey. Over 16,000 die on the journey.
996 01:06:16,745 01:06:19,785 Well, my own tribe signed a treaty in 1831 Well, my own tribe signed a treaty in 1831
997 01:06:19,835 01:06:23,925 and agreed to remove to the Indian territory. and agreed to remove to the Indian territory.
998 01:06:23,970 01:06:26,100 Most people only think of the Cherokee Most people only think of the Cherokee
999 01:06:26,146 01:06:27,666 when they think of the Trail of Tears when they think of the Trail of Tears
1000 01:06:27,712 01:06:29,502 and something like 25% and something like 25%
1001 01:06:29,540 01:06:31,190 of their people died. of their people died.
1002 01:06:31,238 01:06:33,538 My tribe went through a trail of tears My tribe went through a trail of tears
1003 01:06:33,588 01:06:35,458 as did dozens of others as did dozens of others
1004 01:06:35,503 01:06:38,993 as they were also moved to the Indian territory. as they were also moved to the Indian territory.
1005 01:06:39,028 01:06:41,028 So the Trail of Tears was literally So the Trail of Tears was literally
1006 01:06:41,074 01:06:42,954 the extermination of Indian nations the extermination of Indian nations
1007 01:06:42,989 01:06:44,249 and Indian peoples and Indian peoples
1008 01:06:44,294 01:06:46,084 and their replacement and their replacement
1009 01:06:46,122 01:06:48,732 by Americans and American society. by Americans and American society.
1010 01:06:56,654 01:06:58,664 In mandating the human tragedy In mandating the human tragedy
1011 01:06:58,700 01:07:00,750 that we call the Trail of Tears that we call the Trail of Tears
1012 01:07:00,789 01:07:03,529 Jackson, in one fell swoop, cements his legacy Jackson, in one fell swoop, cements his legacy
1013 01:07:03,574 01:07:06,934 as a person willing to do whatever was necessary as a person willing to do whatever was necessary
1014 01:07:06,969 01:07:11,409 in order to serve the interest of white settlers. in order to serve the interest of white settlers.
1015 01:07:11,452 01:07:12,892 [male narrator] For President Jackson [male narrator] For President Jackson
1016 01:07:12,931 01:07:15,591 the legislative win isn't enough. the legislative win isn't enough.
1017 01:07:15,630 01:07:19,030 The president is out for revenge on Davy Crockett. The president is out for revenge on Davy Crockett.
1018 01:07:21,027 01:07:22,117 [Amy] Andrew Jackson [Amy] Andrew Jackson
1019 01:07:22,158 01:07:25,508 made the political personal. made the political personal.
1020 01:07:25,553 01:07:28,433 It was not enough for his side It was not enough for his side
1021 01:07:28,469 01:07:30,559 his perspective to win. his perspective to win.
1022 01:07:30,601 01:07:33,301 His opponents had to be thoroughly defeated. His opponents had to be thoroughly defeated.
1023 01:07:33,343 01:07:37,263 He was a genuinely dangerous man. He was a genuinely dangerous man.
1024 01:07:37,304 01:07:41,574 [male narrator] Their fight will force Crockett to the southwestern frontier [male narrator] Their fight will force Crockett to the southwestern frontier
1025 01:07:41,612 01:07:44,272 changing the course of American expansion. changing the course of American expansion.
1026 01:07:58,542 01:08:02,762 President Andrew Jackson signs the Indian Removal Act President Andrew Jackson signs the Indian Removal Act
1027 01:08:02,807 01:08:06,857 despite Congressman Davy Crockett's opposition. despite Congressman Davy Crockett's opposition.
1028 01:08:06,898 01:08:10,118 Now, Crockett is up for re-election Now, Crockett is up for re-election
1029 01:08:10,163 01:08:12,563 and Jackson vows to crush his rival and Jackson vows to crush his rival
1030 01:08:12,600 01:08:14,380 by choosing a loyal supporter.. by choosing a loyal supporter..
1031 01:08:14,428 01:08:17,038 [knock on the door] [knock on the door]
1032 01:08:17,083 01:08:20,263 ...William Fitzgerald, to run against him. ...William Fitzgerald, to run against him.
1033 01:08:20,303 01:08:22,313 Mr. Fitzgerald, come in. Mr. Fitzgerald, come in.
1034 01:08:25,178 01:08:27,008 Well, you don't cross Andrew Jackson Well, you don't cross Andrew Jackson
1035 01:08:27,049 01:08:30,439 without there being consequences. without there being consequences.
1036 01:08:30,487 01:08:33,927 I-it's characteristic of all successful politicians I-it's characteristic of all successful politicians
1037 01:08:33,969 01:08:36,449 because they want that to be a warning sign to anybody else because they want that to be a warning sign to anybody else
1038 01:08:36,493 01:08:39,153 not to cross me in the future. not to cross me in the future.
1039 01:08:39,192 01:08:41,112 So Jackson has to bury Crockett. So Jackson has to bury Crockett.
1040 01:08:42,499 01:08:45,499 You will have my full support. You will have my full support.
1041 01:08:45,546 01:08:46,846 It would be an honor, sir. It would be an honor, sir.
1042 01:08:48,984 01:08:50,814 Mr. President. Mr. President.
1043 01:08:50,855 01:08:53,675 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
1044 01:08:53,728 01:08:56,298 [male narrator] To ruin Crockett's political career [male narrator] To ruin Crockett's political career
1045 01:08:56,339 01:08:58,819 Jackson attacks his character Jackson attacks his character
1046 01:08:58,863 01:09:00,873 launching a smear campaign in the press.. launching a smear campaign in the press..
1047 01:09:02,780 01:09:04,480 ...accusing him of being a drunk.. ...accusing him of being a drunk..
1048 01:09:06,001 01:09:08,051 ...a womanizer.. ...a womanizer..
1049 01:09:08,090 01:09:10,570 ...and a gambler. ...and a gambler.
1050 01:09:10,614 01:09:12,964 [Sam] The Jackson machine in Tennessee [Sam] The Jackson machine in Tennessee
1051 01:09:13,008 01:09:15,358 had a tremendous amount of political influence. had a tremendous amount of political influence.
1052 01:09:17,186 01:09:19,186 And when Jackson decides And when Jackson decides
1053 01:09:19,232 01:09:22,102 to go after Crockett's reputation to go after Crockett's reputation
1054 01:09:22,148 01:09:24,628 it becomes front-page news throughout the United States. it becomes front-page news throughout the United States.
1055 01:09:32,506 01:09:33,636 [sighs] [sighs]
1056 01:09:39,426 01:09:41,726 [male narrator] The attacks infuriate Crockett. [male narrator] The attacks infuriate Crockett.
1057 01:09:43,865 01:09:46,775 Davy Crockett was, in part Davy Crockett was, in part
1058 01:09:46,824 01:09:50,654 built on his reputation as a man of honor. built on his reputation as a man of honor.
1059 01:09:50,698 01:09:53,048 He would not stand idly by and watch He would not stand idly by and watch
1060 01:09:53,091 01:09:54,921 as people destroy that. as people destroy that.
1061 01:10:02,057 01:10:05,367 [male narrator] At a campaign stop in northwest Tennessee [male narrator] At a campaign stop in northwest Tennessee
1062 01:10:05,408 01:10:08,458 Crockett confronts Fitzgerald. Crockett confronts Fitzgerald.
1063 01:10:08,498 01:10:10,668 Forget Davy Crockett. Forget Davy Crockett.
1064 01:10:10,718 01:10:13,938 I will give you the real voice of Tennessee in Washington. I will give you the real voice of Tennessee in Washington.
1065 01:10:18,813 01:10:20,993 When Crockett and Fitzgerald arrived When Crockett and Fitzgerald arrived
1066 01:10:21,032 01:10:23,822 for one of their co-stump speeches for one of their co-stump speeches
1067 01:10:23,861 01:10:27,041 Crockett stood up and strode toward the stage Crockett stood up and strode toward the stage
1068 01:10:27,082 01:10:29,042 and said, you know, "If you continue and said, you know, "If you continue
1069 01:10:29,084 01:10:30,964 "with these casting aspersions "with these casting aspersions
1070 01:10:30,999 01:10:32,959 I'm going to give you a country caning." I'm going to give you a country caning."
1071 01:10:38,833 01:10:42,273 Fitzgerald leveled a pistol at Crockett's chest and said Fitzgerald leveled a pistol at Crockett's chest and said
1072 01:10:42,315 01:10:45,225 "Take one more step and it'll be your last." "Take one more step and it'll be your last."
1073 01:10:45,274 01:10:48,194 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
1074 01:10:50,148 01:10:52,058 I suggest you leave. I suggest you leave.
1075 01:11:02,552 01:11:05,902 [Fitzgerald] So in addition to his moral flaws [Fitzgerald] So in addition to his moral flaws
1076 01:11:05,947 01:11:07,297 it would appear that Mr. Crockett it would appear that Mr. Crockett
1077 01:11:07,340 01:11:09,600 is not quite as tough as he claims. is not quite as tough as he claims.
1078 01:11:14,085 01:11:15,825 [Buddy] The event with William Fitzgerald [Buddy] The event with William Fitzgerald
1079 01:11:15,870 01:11:18,830 and the pistol was devastating to Crockett. and the pistol was devastating to Crockett.
1080 01:11:18,873 01:11:21,703 He had run part of his campaign on his courage He had run part of his campaign on his courage
1081 01:11:21,745 01:11:24,355 and here he was, publically slinking away and here he was, publically slinking away
1082 01:11:24,400 01:11:26,880 in front of someone. in front of someone.
1083 01:11:26,924 01:11:29,714 It was kind of an assault to his manhood. It was kind of an assault to his manhood.
1084 01:11:33,366 01:11:35,666 [male narrator] After a brutal campaign [male narrator] After a brutal campaign
1085 01:11:35,716 01:11:38,806 in the fall of 1831 in the fall of 1831
1086 01:11:38,849 01:11:41,899 some 16,000 ballots are cast some 16,000 ballots are cast
1087 01:11:41,939 01:11:44,379 in the election for Tennessee's 9th District. in the election for Tennessee's 9th District.
1088 01:11:45,508 01:11:47,288 In a stunning upset In a stunning upset
1089 01:11:47,336 01:11:50,686 Crockett loses by just 800 votes. Crockett loses by just 800 votes.
1090 01:11:52,689 01:11:54,949 Disgraced in Washington Disgraced in Washington
1091 01:11:54,996 01:11:57,686 Davy Crockett returns home to Tennessee Davy Crockett returns home to Tennessee
1092 01:11:57,738 01:12:00,778 with his career in ruins with his career in ruins
1093 01:12:00,828 01:12:04,528 only to find his personal life is also falling apart. only to find his personal life is also falling apart.
1094 01:12:08,270 01:12:11,360 [Buddy] When Crockett lost his bid for Congress [Buddy] When Crockett lost his bid for Congress
1095 01:12:11,404 01:12:14,284 he sort of slug home with his tail between his legs. he sort of slug home with his tail between his legs.
1096 01:12:14,320 01:12:17,410 He was now broke, arriving to find out He was now broke, arriving to find out
1097 01:12:17,453 01:12:19,373 that his, his wife had also left him that his, his wife had also left him
1098 01:12:19,412 01:12:21,632 and he was living alone. and he was living alone.
1099 01:12:21,675 01:12:23,975 It was a very low, low point in his life. It was a very low, low point in his life.
1100 01:12:34,644 01:12:37,344 [male narrator] In a stroke of blind luck [male narrator] In a stroke of blind luck
1101 01:12:37,386 01:12:39,946 Crockett's fortunes take a turn.. Crockett's fortunes take a turn..
1102 01:12:45,960 01:12:47,880 ...when a play based on his life ...when a play based on his life
1103 01:12:47,918 01:12:51,358 opens in New York City. opens in New York City.
1104 01:12:51,400 01:12:53,710 One of the things that revitalized Crockett One of the things that revitalized Crockett
1105 01:12:53,750 01:12:57,490 in his career was the creation of this play in his career was the creation of this play
1106 01:12:57,537 01:12:59,627 called "The Lion Of The West.." called "The Lion Of The West.."
1107 01:13:03,107 01:13:06,417 ...which was clearly, uh, a depiction of Crockett. ...which was clearly, uh, a depiction of Crockett.
1108 01:13:09,418 01:13:12,248 At the beginning, Crockett was sort of offended by this. At the beginning, Crockett was sort of offended by this.
1109 01:13:12,290 01:13:14,600 He felt like he was being made fun of He felt like he was being made fun of
1110 01:13:14,641 01:13:16,601 but as it turned out but as it turned out
1111 01:13:16,643 01:13:20,953 the play actually made him an international celebrity. the play actually made him an international celebrity.
1112 01:13:27,741 01:13:30,531 [male narrator] As Crockett's fame as a frontiersman grows [male narrator] As Crockett's fame as a frontiersman grows
1113 01:13:30,570 01:13:34,230 the US population explodes. the US population explodes.
1114 01:13:34,269 01:13:36,009 Over the next four years Over the next four years
1115 01:13:36,053 01:13:38,623 it balloons to 17 million. it balloons to 17 million.
1116 01:13:41,145 01:13:43,445 As the old frontier is dominated As the old frontier is dominated
1117 01:13:43,496 01:13:46,366 by cotton plantations and settlements.. by cotton plantations and settlements..
1118 01:13:50,111 01:13:53,941 ...pioneers looking for land stream further west ...pioneers looking for land stream further west
1119 01:13:53,984 01:13:55,774 across modern-day Mississippi across modern-day Mississippi
1120 01:13:55,812 01:13:58,862 Alabama and Arkansas Alabama and Arkansas
1121 01:13:58,902 01:14:02,212 into a new frontier full of opportunity into a new frontier full of opportunity
1122 01:14:02,253 01:14:05,433 a Mexican territory called Texas. a Mexican territory called Texas.
1123 01:14:08,521 01:14:10,911 One of the attractions of Texas One of the attractions of Texas
1124 01:14:10,958 01:14:12,528 to the Americans who went there to the Americans who went there
1125 01:14:12,568 01:14:15,088 when Texas was part of Mexico when Texas was part of Mexico
1126 01:14:15,136 01:14:19,786 was precisely that it was foreign territory. was precisely that it was foreign territory.
1127 01:14:19,836 01:14:22,796 [Brands] It was this place where you could go [Brands] It was this place where you could go
1128 01:14:22,839 01:14:25,579 if things weren't going well for you wherever you were if things weren't going well for you wherever you were
1129 01:14:25,625 01:14:27,575 because it provided opportunity. because it provided opportunity.
1130 01:14:29,455 01:14:32,065 Americans discovered because land was cheap Americans discovered because land was cheap
1131 01:14:32,109 01:14:34,549 they would get title to land they would get title to land
1132 01:14:34,590 01:14:37,200 and then the land would increase in value and then the land would increase in value
1133 01:14:37,245 01:14:38,585 and they'd eventually sell it and they'd eventually sell it
1134 01:14:38,638 01:14:40,808 and become wealthy as a result of this. and become wealthy as a result of this.
1135 01:14:47,777 01:14:50,477 [male narrator] In 1835 [male narrator] In 1835
1136 01:14:50,519 01:14:54,259 Crockett leaves Tennessee behind.. Crockett leaves Tennessee behind..
1137 01:14:54,305 01:14:58,785 ...hoping his name can help jump start a new life in Texas. ...hoping his name can help jump start a new life in Texas.
1138 01:15:01,138 01:15:02,578 But instead of opportunity.. But instead of opportunity..
1139 01:15:04,359 01:15:06,839 ...Crockett's about to find himself ...Crockett's about to find himself
1140 01:15:06,883 01:15:09,543 in the middle of an all-out war. in the middle of an all-out war.
1141 01:15:15,675 01:15:18,545 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
1142 01:15:30,994 01:15:34,524 [male narrator] After his reputation is shredded by Andrew Jackson [male narrator] After his reputation is shredded by Andrew Jackson
1143 01:15:34,563 01:15:36,573 Davy Crockett heads west.. Davy Crockett heads west..
1144 01:15:38,698 01:15:42,618 ...looking for a fresh start in Texas ...looking for a fresh start in Texas
1145 01:15:42,658 01:15:46,918 a rugged frontier territory across the border in Mexico. a rugged frontier territory across the border in Mexico.
1146 01:15:50,057 01:15:52,017 For years, the Mexican government For years, the Mexican government
1147 01:15:52,059 01:15:53,709 has encouraged foreign settlement has encouraged foreign settlement
1148 01:15:53,756 01:15:55,626 to increase their population to increase their population
1149 01:15:55,671 01:15:59,681 offering families 4000 acres at low prices. offering families 4000 acres at low prices.
1150 01:16:02,896 01:16:05,196 [Miller] Mexicans were encouraging Americans and others [Miller] Mexicans were encouraging Americans and others
1151 01:16:05,246 01:16:08,116 to move, uh, into Texas and offering land. to move, uh, into Texas and offering land.
1152 01:16:08,162 01:16:10,732 But, of course, the stipulation was that, uh But, of course, the stipulation was that, uh
1153 01:16:10,773 01:16:12,603 they had to abide by the rules of Mexico. they had to abide by the rules of Mexico.
1154 01:16:12,645 01:16:15,125 And for the most part, Americans generally lived And for the most part, Americans generally lived
1155 01:16:15,169 01:16:17,209 relatively peacefully. relatively peacefully.
1156 01:16:20,522 01:16:23,442 One of the attractions of Texas One of the attractions of Texas
1157 01:16:23,481 01:16:26,751 to the Americans who went there when Texas was part of Mexico to the Americans who went there when Texas was part of Mexico
1158 01:16:26,789 01:16:30,659 was precisely that it was foreign territory. was precisely that it was foreign territory.
1159 01:16:30,706 01:16:32,926 They had bad memories, bad debts They had bad memories, bad debts
1160 01:16:32,969 01:16:35,889 there were people who were after them in the United States there were people who were after them in the United States
1161 01:16:35,929 01:16:38,629 and they went to Texas. and they went to Texas.
1162 01:16:38,671 01:16:42,851 [male narrator] By 1836, 45,000 Americans move here. [male narrator] By 1836, 45,000 Americans move here.
1163 01:16:44,154 01:16:46,814 Davy Crockett is one of them. Davy Crockett is one of them.
1164 01:16:52,815 01:16:55,905 Unsure what awaits him. Unsure what awaits him.
1165 01:16:55,949 01:16:57,909 [instrumental music] [instrumental music]
1166 01:17:00,867 01:17:04,217 [Buddy] Crockett went to Texas, clearly, to start over. [Buddy] Crockett went to Texas, clearly, to start over.
1167 01:17:04,261 01:17:06,741 He'd lost his last bid for Congress He'd lost his last bid for Congress
1168 01:17:06,786 01:17:10,046 and he was going to Texas to get land and he was going to Texas to get land
1169 01:17:10,093 01:17:14,533 and to look at possible political opportunity. and to look at possible political opportunity.
1170 01:17:17,623 01:17:21,633 [male narrator] Jackson may have destroyed Crockett's career in Washington [male narrator] Jackson may have destroyed Crockett's career in Washington
1171 01:17:21,670 01:17:24,500 but in Texas, he's hailed as a frontier legend. but in Texas, he's hailed as a frontier legend.
1172 01:17:24,542 01:17:27,462 [crowd cheering] [crowd cheering]
1173 01:17:30,331 01:17:34,991 As David Crockett arrived in the Texas outpost towns As David Crockett arrived in the Texas outpost towns
1174 01:17:35,031 01:17:38,511 he began to notice that people were already lining the streets he began to notice that people were already lining the streets
1175 01:17:38,556 01:17:40,776 waiting for his arrival. waiting for his arrival.
1176 01:17:40,820 01:17:43,650 People in Texas heard that he was coming People in Texas heard that he was coming
1177 01:17:43,692 01:17:47,832 and would have big feasts and parties for him. and would have big feasts and parties for him.
1178 01:17:53,746 01:17:56,656 [instrumental music] [instrumental music]
1179 01:17:58,533 01:18:01,493 And you spent time, uh, in the militia, as well? And you spent time, uh, in the militia, as well?
1180 01:18:01,536 01:18:04,316 [male narrator] As Crockett begins to settle in [male narrator] As Crockett begins to settle in
1181 01:18:04,365 01:18:08,275 he realizes Texas is on the verge of rebellion. he realizes Texas is on the verge of rebellion.
1182 01:18:11,285 01:18:13,415 After years of loose governance After years of loose governance
1183 01:18:13,461 01:18:15,551 Mexican President, Santa Anna Mexican President, Santa Anna
1184 01:18:15,593 01:18:18,643 suddenly imposes new restrictions on settlers. suddenly imposes new restrictions on settlers.
1185 01:18:18,684 01:18:20,734 Now, angry Texans Now, angry Texans
1186 01:18:20,773 01:18:23,693 are calling for revolution. are calling for revolution.
1187 01:18:23,732 01:18:27,612 Texas was on the verge of independence Texas was on the verge of independence
1188 01:18:27,649 01:18:29,389 that the Texians, as they were called that the Texians, as they were called
1189 01:18:29,433 01:18:32,743 were going to try to become independent from Mexico. were going to try to become independent from Mexico.
1190 01:18:32,785 01:18:35,565 And there would be possibilities of land And there would be possibilities of land
1191 01:18:35,613 01:18:39,273 and political opportunity. and political opportunity.
1192 01:18:39,313 01:18:42,583 [male narrator] In response, Santa Anna sends 500 troops [male narrator] In response, Santa Anna sends 500 troops
1193 01:18:42,620 01:18:45,360 to confiscate weapons and quell unrest. to confiscate weapons and quell unrest.
1194 01:18:47,060 01:18:49,760 When Texans refuse to give in When Texans refuse to give in
1195 01:18:49,802 01:18:52,502 he makes plans to retaliate. he makes plans to retaliate.
1196 01:18:55,503 01:18:57,813 [Sam] Santa Anna is training an army [Sam] Santa Anna is training an army
1197 01:18:57,853 01:19:01,033 in San Luis Potosi to march against Texas. in San Luis Potosi to march against Texas.
1198 01:19:01,074 01:19:04,604 Santa Anna did not think that this was a local insurgency. Santa Anna did not think that this was a local insurgency.
1199 01:19:04,642 01:19:07,822 He was absolutely convinced the United States was involved He was absolutely convinced the United States was involved
1200 01:19:07,863 01:19:10,563 and so that's why the Mexican government and so that's why the Mexican government
1201 01:19:10,605 01:19:12,295 was so determined to put down this revolt. was so determined to put down this revolt.
1202 01:19:14,827 01:19:17,827 [male narrator] Crockett arrives in Texas at the same time [male narrator] Crockett arrives in Texas at the same time
1203 01:19:17,873 01:19:20,753 as news of Santa Anna's counter-attack. as news of Santa Anna's counter-attack.
1204 01:19:23,836 01:19:25,926 [Buddy] When Crockett had gone to Texas, it was really just [Buddy] When Crockett had gone to Texas, it was really just
1205 01:19:25,968 01:19:29,838 meant to be an extended hunting expedition and land scout meant to be an extended hunting expedition and land scout
1206 01:19:29,885 01:19:33,445 and he bumbles right into a war for independence. and he bumbles right into a war for independence.
1207 01:19:35,761 01:19:38,591 But a number of things happened, uh, along the way. But a number of things happened, uh, along the way.
1208 01:19:40,896 01:19:44,806 One was the appearance of Halley's Comet. One was the appearance of Halley's Comet.
1209 01:19:44,857 01:19:46,157 And when Halley's Comet And when Halley's Comet
1210 01:19:46,206 01:19:49,906 appeared in the sky in 1836 appeared in the sky in 1836
1211 01:19:49,949 01:19:52,079 some people thought that it meant some people thought that it meant
1212 01:19:52,125 01:19:54,255 that David Crockett was coming to Texas that David Crockett was coming to Texas
1213 01:19:54,301 01:19:56,001 to fight for independence. to fight for independence.
1214 01:20:04,877 01:20:07,657 [indistinct chatter] [indistinct chatter]
1215 01:20:11,231 01:20:13,151 We could use somebody like you, Crockett. We could use somebody like you, Crockett.
1216 01:20:17,063 01:20:18,633 Oh, yeah? Oh, yeah?
1217 01:20:18,673 01:20:19,723 [male narrator] To remove the stain [male narrator] To remove the stain
1218 01:20:19,761 01:20:21,201 on his character on his character
1219 01:20:21,241 01:20:24,811 Crockett finds himself drawn into war. Crockett finds himself drawn into war.
1220 01:20:26,202 01:20:27,642 Hell, I'll join you boys. Hell, I'll join you boys.
1221 01:20:27,682 01:20:30,512 [cheering] [cheering]
1222 01:20:30,554 01:20:31,734 Hell or Texas, right? Hell or Texas, right?
1223 01:20:31,773 01:20:33,213 [all] Hell or Texas! [all] Hell or Texas!
1224 01:20:33,253 01:20:34,433 Hell or Texas! Hell or Texas!
1225 01:20:34,471 01:20:37,871 [all] Hell or Texas! [all] Hell or Texas!
1226 01:20:37,910 01:20:40,740 [male narrator] What began as a fresh start in Texas [male narrator] What began as a fresh start in Texas
1227 01:20:40,782 01:20:43,572 is now a call to arms. is now a call to arms.
1228 01:20:49,182 01:20:52,272 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
1229 01:20:52,315 01:20:55,445 As the situation in Texas escalates As the situation in Texas escalates
1230 01:20:55,492 01:20:57,362 back in Washington back in Washington
1231 01:20:57,407 01:20:59,977 President Jackson sees the unrest President Jackson sees the unrest
1232 01:21:00,019 01:21:02,759 as a new opportunity to expand. as a new opportunity to expand.
1233 01:21:04,545 01:21:07,895 Andrew Jackson knew that America was a young country Andrew Jackson knew that America was a young country
1234 01:21:07,940 01:21:09,810 and needed more territory. and needed more territory.
1235 01:21:09,855 01:21:12,465 He saw in Texas enormous energy He saw in Texas enormous energy
1236 01:21:12,509 01:21:15,859 timber, agricultural resources timber, agricultural resources
1237 01:21:15,904 01:21:19,914 a land mass that many Americans in the future could move to a land mass that many Americans in the future could move to
1238 01:21:19,952 01:21:21,172 and he wanted them. and he wanted them.
1239 01:21:23,172 01:21:25,572 [Brands] Jackson believed that [Brands] Jackson believed that
1240 01:21:25,609 01:21:28,219 Texas ought to be part of the United States. Texas ought to be part of the United States.
1241 01:21:28,264 01:21:30,924 Jackson attempted to purchase Texas from Mexico Jackson attempted to purchase Texas from Mexico
1242 01:21:30,963 01:21:34,233 after Mexico became independent of Spain. after Mexico became independent of Spain.
1243 01:21:34,270 01:21:36,450 But Mexico didn't wanna sell Texas. But Mexico didn't wanna sell Texas.
1244 01:21:36,490 01:21:39,540 And so Jackson tried to figure out And so Jackson tried to figure out
1245 01:21:39,580 01:21:40,970 "How can I deal with this?" "How can I deal with this?"
1246 01:21:43,671 01:21:45,721 [male narrator] To avoid war with Mexico [male narrator] To avoid war with Mexico
1247 01:21:45,760 01:21:47,280 Jackson wants Texas Jackson wants Texas
1248 01:21:47,327 01:21:50,417 to declare independence on its own. to declare independence on its own.
1249 01:21:50,460 01:21:53,940 But what he doesn't realize is that his plan will hinge But what he doesn't realize is that his plan will hinge
1250 01:21:53,986 01:21:57,026 on the actions of his long-time rival. on the actions of his long-time rival.
1251 01:21:57,076 01:21:59,986 [dramatic music] [dramatic music]
1252 01:22:03,996 01:22:06,256 In February 1836 In February 1836
1253 01:22:06,302 01:22:10,522 two hundred and sixty men move towards San Antonio.. two hundred and sixty men move towards San Antonio..
1254 01:22:14,441 01:22:16,881 [marching band music] [marching band music]
1255 01:22:18,880 01:22:21,010 ...as Mexican general, Santa Anna ...as Mexican general, Santa Anna
1256 01:22:21,056 01:22:24,966 marches 4000 soldiers toward Texas. marches 4000 soldiers toward Texas.
1257 01:22:27,454 01:22:30,894 The two forces will soon clash at an old Spanish fort. The two forces will soon clash at an old Spanish fort.
1258 01:22:35,897 01:22:38,247 Its name is The Alamo. Its name is The Alamo.
1259 01:22:43,165 01:22:47,125 And his stand here will make Crockett an American icon. And his stand here will make Crockett an American icon.
1260 01:22:48,866 01:22:49,996 Alright, close it up. Alright, close it up.
1261 01:22:56,309 01:22:57,919 [male narrator] Next time, on the conclusion [male narrator] Next time, on the conclusion
1262 01:22:57,963 01:23:00,793 of "The Men Who Built America: Frontiersmen.." of "The Men Who Built America: Frontiersmen.."
1263 01:23:00,835 01:23:03,925 [indistinct chatter] [indistinct chatter]
1264 01:23:03,969 01:23:06,799 ...Davy Crockett makes a valiant last stand. ...Davy Crockett makes a valiant last stand.
1265 01:23:06,841 01:23:09,501 [screaming] [screaming]
1266 01:23:11,933 01:23:14,243 A new president plots a covert war A new president plots a covert war
1267 01:23:14,283 01:23:17,203 to gain California and Texas. to gain California and Texas.
1268 01:23:17,243 01:23:20,123 [Walter] Polk isn't content to just look at Texas. [Walter] Polk isn't content to just look at Texas.
1269 01:23:20,159 01:23:22,249 He's going to look broader, beyond that. He's going to look broader, beyond that.
1270 01:23:22,291 01:23:25,081 Polk wants the entire continent. Polk wants the entire continent.
1271 01:23:28,167 01:23:30,127 [male narrator] Famed explorer, John Fremont.. [male narrator] Famed explorer, John Fremont..
1272 01:23:30,169 01:23:31,559 We made it! We made it!
1273 01:23:31,605 01:23:33,995 ...opens the Oregon Trail. ...opens the Oregon Trail.
1274 01:23:34,042 01:23:35,912 [Brands] He was known as the Great Pathfinder. [Brands] He was known as the Great Pathfinder.
1275 01:23:35,957 01:23:37,217 Fremont was the one Fremont was the one
1276 01:23:37,263 01:23:41,403 who made the expansion real. who made the expansion real.
1277 01:23:41,441 01:23:45,841 [male narrator] His partner is legendary frontiersman, Kit Carson. [male narrator] His partner is legendary frontiersman, Kit Carson.
1278 01:23:45,880 01:23:48,360 Before there were all the cliches of the west Before there were all the cliches of the west
1279 01:23:48,404 01:23:49,844 there was Kit Carson. there was Kit Carson.
1280 01:23:49,884 01:23:52,544 Brutally honest, very violent Brutally honest, very violent
1281 01:23:52,582 01:23:54,722 but lived true to a code. but lived true to a code.
1282 01:23:54,758 01:23:59,678 His legacy in many ways is kind of the ultimate Westerner. His legacy in many ways is kind of the ultimate Westerner.
1283 01:23:59,720 01:24:01,110 [male narrator] Together, they start a revolution [male narrator] Together, they start a revolution
1284 01:24:01,156 01:24:02,976 on the Pacific coast.. on the Pacific coast..
1285 01:24:03,028 01:24:05,728 Let's go! Let's go!
1286 01:24:05,769 01:24:06,859 [male narrator] ...battling new enemies.. [male narrator] ...battling new enemies..
1287 01:24:06,901 01:24:07,861 [gunshot] [gunshot]
1288 01:24:11,036 01:24:13,256 ...to realize a long-held dream ...to realize a long-held dream
1289 01:24:13,299 01:24:16,219 a nation stretching from sea to sea. a nation stretching from sea to sea.
1290 01:24:16,258 01:24:17,518 [screaming] [screaming]
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