1800-1875

By KylieGoodson

  • Capitol

    The US Capitol was moved from Philadelphia to Washington D.C.

  • Thomas Jefferson

    Jefferson became president of the United States

  • Louisiana Purchase

    The United States paid France $15 million for the Louisiana Territory.

  • Louis and Clark

    Louis and Clark begin their expedition to find a route to the Pacific Ocean.

  • James Madison

    Madison becomes the fourth president
  • Period: to

    War of 1812

    The US declares War on Britain after the British interfere with American shipping.

  • Railroad

    Construction begins on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.

  • Harriet Tubman

    Harriet Tubman escapes slavery and starts the Underground Railroad.