"His audacity on behalf of the people earned him enemies who slandered him… He dueled in her defense and his own, suffering grievous wounds that left him with bullet fragments lodged about his body."

-- Historian Dr. H.W. Brands, 2005



The quote above, from a modern historian in reference to Andrew Jackson, most likely means ___________ when referring to “her”.



"His audacity on behalf of the people earned him enemies who slandered him… He dueled in her defense and his own, suffering grievous wounds that left him with bullet fragments lodged about his body."

-- Historian Dr. H.W. Brands, 2005



The quote above, from a modern historian in reference to Andrew Jackson, most likely means ___________ when referring to “her”.



The State of Georgia

Andrew Jackson’s wife, Rachel

John Eaton’s wife, Peggy

John C. Calhoun’s wife, Floride

The correct answer is Andrew Jackson’s wife, Rachel. The quote refers to Andrew Jackson defending his wife, Rachel, and himself in a duel.