1800-1876

By katethomas!
  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase

    The United States bought Louisiana from France and expanded on states.
  • War of 1812

    War of 1812

    The U.S. got involved with a French and British dispute. The Federalist party came to an end after the war.
  • Missouri Compromise

    Missouri Compromise

    After President James Monroe signed it, Missouri was a state that allowed slavery, and Maine was now a free state.
  • First Photos

    First Photos

    The first photographs were taken in 1826 on the new, life changing invention.
  • Trail of Tears

    Trail of Tears

    Between 1835-1838, thousands of Indians were forced to march under the U.S. army supervision to Oklahoma territory. Many people got sick and died.
  • Texas Rebellion

    Texas Rebellion

    Texas declared their independence from the Mexican government after battles like the Alamo were fought led by Sam Houston and Santa Ana.
  • Compromise of 1850

    Compromise of 1850

    After the Mexican-American war, California became a free state and the Fugitive Slave Law was created.
  • Civil War

    Civil War

    The Civil War begun because of slavery, state's rights, and westward expansion.
  • Emancipation Proclamation

    Emancipation Proclamation

    Abraham Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation which freed slaves in the South.
  • End of Civil War

    End of Civil War

    The United States defeated the Confederate States and slavery was abolished nation wide.