How did andrew jackson become president? a. he never was able to become president. b. he was vice president when henry clay died. c. he gained the support of john quincy adams. d. he gained the support of the common people.

Andrew Jackson was a national war hero in defeating the British at the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812. Democrat Jackson ran against Republican John Quincy Adams to run for the position of the 7th President of the United States.