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The Signing of the Treaty of Paris
In September of 1783, delegates from the U.S. met up and signed the Treaty of Paris. The Treaty of Paris signified the independence of the U.S. from Britian. This also signified the end of the American Revolution. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Paris_(1783) -
Jefferson Inauguration
Thomas Jefferson was inaugurated into office. This marked the beginning of the Jeffersonian Era. It showed the Constitution worked because there was a smooth transition between two opposing political parties. http://ushistory-stempien.blogspot.com/2010/11/election-of-1800.html -
Louisiana Purchase
The U.S. expanded times two because of the Louisiana Purchase, which was bought from France. Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territoy for 15 million dollars. Because of the Purchase, the U.S. increased in size and showes America's power. http://storiesofusa.com/american-expansion-marbury-madison-thomas-jefferson-louisiana-purchase-lewis-clark-journey-war-1812-missouri-compromise-monroe-doctrine-indian-removal-act-battle-alamo-mexican-american-war-1803-1853/ -
War of 1812
British and U.s. tension was high due to British impressment. Subsequently, President Madison declared War on Britian, and the war ends in 1814. The result of the war led to the disbanment of the Federalist Party. http://chazzcreations.com/military_service_family_history/war_of_1812 (Politics) -
Steamboat
The steamboat was invented by Henry M. Shreve. His invention was important to American history because the steamboat was able to navigate shallow waters such as those in the Mississippi River. This allowed for easier trade access along the river. INFO: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-double-decked-steamboat-the-washington-arrives-in-new-orleans PICTURE: http://www.twainquotes.com/Steamboats/SteamboatCareer.html -
First Steam Locomotive
This was the first introduction America had with the steam locomotive engine. The Americans realized how vital this type of transportation was, so they built more and more. They linked together railroads, and created more locomotives. The locomotives allowed for trade across the country. INFO: http://www.history.com/topics/transcontinental-railroad PICTURE: http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/rr-transcontinental-railway.htm -
First telegraph with Morse code was sent
The first telegraph was sent in 1844 with Morse code. The telegraph was sent from Washington D.C. to Balitmore. Samuel Morse invented the Morse Code. The telegraph revolutionized how communication worked. Communication from far places was now quicker and easier, whereas before it took weeks for a letter to be sent. INFO: http://www.history.com/topics/telegraph PICTURE: http://m.wikihow.com/Learn-Morse-Code -
Signing of the Treaty of Gaudalupe Hidalgo
After the Mexican-Anerican War ended, the U.S. and Mexico signed the Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo.The treaty promised the U.S. the Rio Grande River would be the border between the two countries. Also, the U.S. bought California, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada to the U.S. for 15 million dollars. Picture: http://www.emersonkent.com/historic_documents/treaty_of_guadalupe_hidalgo_1848.htm Info: http://www.history.com/topics/mexican-american-war -
Gadsden Purchase
The U.S. purchased the Gadsden Territory from Mexico for 10 million dollars. The strip of land was used to build the railroads. This railroad was going to be the south transcontinental railroad. Picture: http://www.discoverseaz.com/History/Gadsden.html INFO: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/southern-us-border-established
