INTRODUCTION:
Andrew Jackson was born in North Carolina in 1767. His parents were Scotch Irish.
Schools were few and poor and Andy learned more from the woods than from books. As a boy he was full of fun and mischief and fond of sports, but he was very hot tempered.
When he was thirteen he learned what war meant for it was the time of the Revolution. Colonel Tarleton killed more than a hundred of Jackson's neighbors and friends, among them Andy's own brother. He never forgave the British.
At fourteen he was taken prisoner by the British.
The first act will be Andrew Jackson and a British officer. Enter soldiers dragging Andrew. Officer at desk. Men salute officer.
Men: We have found this young fellow acting in a suspicious manner around the camp, Colonel.
Officer: Well, well, a young rebel eh!
Andrew: Yes, a rebel.
Officer: We'll see what you are good for, boy. Clean these boots.
Jackson: I will not. I am a prisoner of war and expect to be treated as such.
Officer: You won't! Won't you! (Draws sword and strikes boy on head). (Soldiers drag him from room).
End of Act I.