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Capital is moved to Washington, DC
The country's capital is moved from Philadelphia to Washington, DC. -
Thomas Jefferson for President
Thomas Jefferson is inaugurated as the third President in Washington, DC. -
Louisiana Purchase
The United States paid 15 million to France for the Louisiana territory, which compromised 830,000 sq miles, doubling the United States size. -
James Madison for President
James Madison is elected as the fourth President. -
British Burn the Whitehouse
In the war of 1812, the British capture and burn the White House and the Capital. -
Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise, a compromise to help maintain balance between free states and slave states, is admitted. Maine is admitted as a free states, and Missouri is a slave state, but slavery is prohibited in states in the new Louisiana Territory from being a slave state north of the 36,30' latitude. -
Articles of Confederation
Continental Congress adopts the Articles of Confederation, the first U.S. constitution. -
Monroe Doctorine
In his annual address to Congress, President Monroe declares that the American continents are henceforth off-limits for further colonization by European powers. -
John Quincy Adams for President
John Quincy Adams is inaugurated as the sixth president. -
U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution goes into effect, having been ratified by nine states.
