1800-1876

  • The Industrial Revolution in America

    The Industrial Revolution came to America and changed how things are done or made.
  • Marbury vs Madison

    Judicial review is an implemented fundamental in the Supreme Court.
  • Louisiana Purchase

    Thomas Jefferson purchased one of the largest sums of land from France in America.
  • Lewis and Clark Expedition

    Lewis and Clark started out on an expedition to map out the Louisiana Purchase.
  • Death of Alexander Hamilton

    Alexander Hamilton is shot in a duel against vice president Aron Burr and later succumbs to his wounds.
  • First practical steamboat

    Robert Fulton designed the first practical steamboat for traveling up and down a river.
  • War of 1812 starts

    U.S declares war over the impressment of American sailors by the British Navy, as well as disagreements over trade, western expansion, and Native American policy
  • Opening of the Erie Canal

    The Erie Canal was opened for American settlers to reach resource-rich land west of the Appalachians.
  • Texas Declares independence

    Texas declared independence from Mexico.
  • Congress declares war on Mexico

    Congress declared war on Mexico over border disputes and marches to the Mexican Capital.