1800-1876

By torriward098765

  • Thomas Jefferson is elected president

    Thomas Jefferson is elected as the 3rd president of the United States.

  • Thomas Jefferson is reelected

    Thomas Jefferson wins reelection over Charles Pinckney to serve his second term.

  • The Battle of York

    American troops raided and destroyed the city but did not occupy it.

  • Peacy treaty is signed to end war of 1812

    British and American governments sign a peace treaty at Ghent, to end the War of 1812.

  • The Missouri Compromise

    Allowed slavery in the Missouri territory, but not in any other location west of the Mississippi River.

  • The Indian Removal Act was approved

    The Indian Removal Act was approved which would relocate Indian tribes. Eventually leads to the Trail of tears.

  • The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

    The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican War with Mexico giving up their rights to Texas above the Rio Grande River.

  • Abolishing slavery

    The Thirteenth Amendment, abolishing slavery, takes effect.