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John Adam Presidency
John Adams was our 2nd President of the United States. -
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John Adams Presidency
The major accomplish of his presidency was his peaceful resolution of the Quasi-War crisis with France in 1798. He also made many acts to help the country. Such as the Sedition Act and Alien Act. -
Population Map, 1800
A map of the United States showing the size of the population and the location of the population in the year 1800. Most of the population in the year 1800 is in the Northern colonies along the east coast and the major ports. The map shows the areas of population density ranging from under 6 inhabitants per square mile to areas with 45 and over inhabitants per square mile. -
Convention of 1800
The previous treaty between France and the U.S. had ended with the Quasi-war. The Quasi-war was when France told the Americans they had to pay to meet wih the French embassodour, which made the Americans mad. The French would take over American shipping boats in the Carribian. America fought back. Both sides wanted to forget the fight so they formed another alliance. -
Start of the First Barbary War (Tripolitan War)
The U.S.'s ships and crews were getting taken over in the Meditterean by pirates. They'd have ransomes for the American crew. The Americans formed a blockaid. The Muslim government (modern day Morocco) was supporting the pirates never declared war the U.S. lost about 10 million dollars. The U.S. won. The Musslims gave back $60,000. -
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First Barbary War (Tripoitan War)
The U.S.'s ships and crews were getting taken over in the Meditterean by pirates. They'd have ransomes for the American crew. The Americans formed a blockaid. The Muslim government (modern day Morocco) was supporting the pirates never declared war the U.S. lost about 10 million dollars. The U.S. won. The Musslims gave back $60,000. -
Thomas Jefferson Presidency
Thomas Jefferson was our 3rd President of the United States. -
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Thomas Jefferson 1st Term
Thomas Jefferson was the first president to be elected by the House of Representatives. During Thomas Jefferson’s presidential terms, he approved Louisiana extension purchase in 1803, he sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore the new lands in 1805, & during the Barbary War he sent out troops to fight off the pirates. -
The Western Expansion
Between 1803-1861, people were expanded from the Northeast into the West. Settlers were pushed west because they can't find a good job and with more and more European settlers in the East. The area was becoming crowded. After the Louisiana Purchase, more people moved to the west for land opportunity. The biggest advantage is the farmers can buy land for a low price. -
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The West Expansion
Between 1803-1861, people were expanded from the Northeast into the West. Settlers were pushed west because they can't find a good job and with more and more European settlers in the East. The area was becoming crowded. After the Louisiana Purchase, more people moved to the west for land opportunity. The biggest advantage is the farmers can buy land for a low price. -
The Louisiana Purchase
The United States purchased 800,000 sq. miles from France $11,250,000. This opened up many oppurtunities for colonists to move west and take advantage of many resources. -
A map from January 11 1805 to July 4 1805 showing the territory controlled by the United States.
A map showing the states and territories controlled by the United States from January 1805 to July 1805. Most of the states that are controlled by the US are along the east coast and the major ports. On January 11 1805, the Michigan Territory was split from Indiana Territory. On July 4 1805, the District of Louisiana was organized as Louisiana Territory. -
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Thomas Jefferson 2nd Term
During the Napoleonic Wars. Both Britain and France set trade restrictions in order to weaken each other's economies. This also messed with American trade. As time went on, problems with the British & American ships increased. This included impressment and seizures of American men and goods. After the Chesapeake Affair, Thomas Jefferson was faced with a decision. In the end, he to enforce the Embargo Act of 1807. -
James Madison Presidency
James Madison was our 4th President of the United States. -
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James Madison's 1st Term
During Madison's presidency he replaced the Embargo Act with the Non-Intercourse Act which prevented trade with the French & British. He also played a big role in the War of 1812. Many people believed this war was unnecessary and called it, "Mr. Madison's War." because he was responsible for starting the war, -
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was when the U.S. declared war on Britain. This was bound to happen because the British were limiting the trade between America and France. They did this because Britain was at war with France. Also Britain was supplying Native Americans that were against American western expansion with guns. The war lasted just shy of three years. The British burned down the first white house. The British had formed a blockade along the U.S.’s Atlantic cost and would raid during the war. -
War of 1812 Part 2.
Battles would occur on the great lakes as the U.S. attacked British Canada. There were battles also along the Atlantic and Pacific coast of America. When the war was over the U.S. had taken over some of Britain’s property and vice versa. The U.S. and Britain then signed the Treaty of Ghent, which made the countries return each other’s property. -
The War of 1812 Part 3.
The peace was created because each side had spent a great deal of money, and they hadn’t achieved much. This shows that America was proving that they could stand up to other countries because Britain was very powerful. -
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War of 1812
The War of 1812 was when the U.S. declared war on Britain. This was bound to happen because the British were limiting the trade between America and France. They did this because Britain was at war with France. Also Britain was supplying Native Americans that were against American western expansion with guns. The war lasted just shy of three years. The British burned down the first white house. The British had formed a blockade along the U.S.’s Atlantic cost and would raid during the war. Battles -
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James Madison 2nd Term
During Madison's second term, he guided the nation through The War of 1812 against Great Britain, which many called the second American Revolution. America declared war against the British when the british began taking American ships & they were also kidnapping the sailors and forcing them serve for the British Army. Unfortunately, the peace treaty signed between the two countries somewhat settled a few of the issues between the two countries. -
After the Creek War
The Creek Chief surrendered to General Andrew Jackson after the battle of Horse Shoe Bend. Indians moved out in cessions, which opened up land for whites to move in. The natives moved to new lands. -
James Monroe Presidency
James Monroe was our 5th President of the United States. -
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James Monroe 1st Term
Some of the issues that eventually lead to the Civil War arose during Monroe’s Presidency. The petition to make Missouri a slave state brought these issues to hand. Monroe signed the Missouri Compromise in 1820, which assembled Missouri as a slave state, & Maine as a free one. -
Population Map, 1810
A map of the United States showing the size of the population and the location of the population in the year 1810. Most of the population in the year 1810 is in the Northern colonies along the east coast near the major ports. The map shows the areas of population density ranging from under 2 to 6 inhabitants per square mile to areas with 90 inhabitants per square mile. -
A map from October 18 1818 to December 3 1818 showing the territory controlled by the United States.
A map showing the states and territories controlled by the United States from October 1818 to December 1818. During this decade the Oregon Country was established as a shared land between the United States and United Kingdom after the treaty of 1818. The Oregon Country was made up of most of present-day Idaho and Oregon, all of Washington, and a portion of Montana, as well as the southern part of the Canadian province of British Columbia. -
Banking Crisis of 1819
America had prospered greatly from the wars with Great Britain. Great Britain needed many agricultural items during the war and America was able to sell them for a very good price. Unfortunately, when the end of the war came Britain sent many of their troops home decreasing their need for supplies greatly. With so much land in the West no one had enough money to buy land without taking a loan. When the economy hit rock bottom banks began demanding payment immediatly. -
Population Map, 1820
A map of the United States showing the size of the population and the location of the population in the year 1820. Most of the population in the year 1820 is in the Northern colonies along the east coast. The map shows the areas of population density ranging from under 2 to 18 inhabitants per square mile to areas with 18 to over 90 inhabitants per square mile. -
A Century of Immigration
In 1881 and 1924, people migrated from Central Europe. They migrated eastward. The Jews had to move because they didn't have a good economy. Millions Jews went left for a new life to America. -
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A Century of Immigration
In 1881 and 1924, people migrated from Central Europe. They migrated eastward. The Jews had to move because they didn't have a good economy oppurtunities. Millions of Jews went left for a new life to America. -
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James Monroe 2nd Term
Monroe's greatest success during his presidency was in foreign affairs. This was the time period in which South America achieved independence from Spain. Monroe wanted to insure that no Europeans interfered with this independence process. He issued the Monroe Doctrine, which warned European states not to become involved in the affairs of the Western hemisphere. -
A map from March 30 1822 to November 15 1824 showing the territory controlled by the United States.
A map showing the states and territories controlled by the United States from March 1822 to November 1824. During this decade the Viceroyalty of New Spain achieved independence as Mexico. Spanish Texas became Mexican Texas. Also, East Florida and the portion of West Florida not already part of other states were combined and organized as Florida Territory, which is current present-day Florida. Also, Around this time, the official spelling of Arkansaw Territory became Arkansas Territory. -
The Tariff Act of 1824
This Tariff was meant to protect the United States from cheap foreign imports especially from Great Britain. This tariff was placed mainly on products that Americans could make themselves, like hemp, wool, iron, wheat and glass. -
John Quincy Adams Presidency
John Qunicy Adams was our 6th President of the United States. -
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John Quincy Adams Presidency
John Quincy Adams accomplished very little in his presidential term. He supported internal improvements such as canals, ports, and roads. He also reduced the national debt from $16 million to $5 million. -
Rejection of The Wool Tariff
In 1827 much of the South were against the Wool Tariff AKA “The Tariff Act of 1824” because most of the population consisted of farmers. They were afraid the tariff would cause a drop in revenue causing higher prices on manufactured goods such as tools. -
Winnebago War
The Natives were upset because lead miners were on their land, and they had heard fake rumors that the U.S. had sent two of their tribe members to an enemy tribe to be killed. They started a few uprisings against the United States. This ended when the U.S. sent in military force. The Natives surrendered. This made the United States aware of the fact that they still needed to protect the Frontier. They built a new fort and occupied two abandoned forts. -
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Andrew Jackson First Term
The spoils system was a method of appointed officials. Its a system where a political party gives government jobs to its voters as a reward for victory. Basically, the president appointed who worked for him. Jackson didn’t start the system, but greatly encouraged it. He replaced many federal employees and replaced them with the people he wanted working with him. This is where the saying, “To the victor, go the spoils.” came from. -
Andrew Jackson Presidency
Andrew Jackson was our 7th President of the United States. -
Population Map, 1830
A map of the United States showing the size of the population and the location of the population in the year 1830. Most of the population in the year 1830 is in the Northern colonies along the east coast and major ports. The map shows the areas of population density ranging from under 2 inhabitants per square mile to areas with over 90 inhabitants per square mile. -
The Indian Removal Act
The president attempted to make a settling place for the Americans. The Americans were going to use the land for raising cotton. In 1830, Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act. This forced Native Americans to move to new lands in the cold of winter. They were pushed to the Cherokee trail in 1838. -
The Black Hawk War Part 2.
The U.S. had a few tribes on their side and they were against the Fox and Sac Natives. The U.S.’s side had more people and they won. This shows that the U.S. can protect its self from enemies in their growing amount of land. -
Black Hawk War
A group of Fox and Sac Native Americans returned to Illinois with Black Hawk leading them. They were returning because the U.S. had claimed the land through an unfair treaty. The U.S. had taken the property from a few Natives in exchange for some money. The treaty wasn’t really fair because they natives who they did the trade with did not have permission to trade the property from the leaders. The war lasted about a month. -
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Black Hawk War
A group of Fox and Sac Native Americans returned to Illinois with Black Hawk leading them. They were returning because the U.S. had claimed the land through an unfair treaty. The U.S. had taken the property from a few Natives in exchange for some money. The treaty wasn’t really fair because they natives who they did the trade with did not have permission to trade the property from the leaders. The war lasted about a month. The U.S. had a few tribes on their side and they were against the Fox and -
The National Road Reaches Columbus, Ohio
The National Road was the nation’s first federally funded highway. The highway cut through the wilderness from Baltimore to St. Louis. The extension of the National Highway opened up many trading opportunities with the West. It was also the quickest and safest way to travel long distances at that time. -
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Andrew Jackson Second Term
In January 1835, our nation's debt was fully paid off. So far, Andrew Jackson was the first & only president to fully pay off our nation’s debt. People didn’t trust the Second Bank of the United States because banks controlled credit and loans. The bank’s biggest enemy was Andrew Jackson. A senator proposed that the bank should be rechartered early, but Andrew Jackson vetoed it & declared the bank was, “ unauthorized by the Constitution.” The Bank’s charter expired in 1836, it was never renewed. -
A map from July 4 1836 to January 26 1837 showing the territory controlled by the United States.
A map showing the states and territories controlled by the United States from July 1836 to January 1837. During this decade Wisconsin Territory was split off from Michigan Territory, consisting of present-day Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and eastern North and South Dakota. As a convincement to give up its claim over the Toledo Strip to Ohio, all of present-day upper peninsula was given to Michigan Territory, giving it the present–day borders of Michigan. -
Martin Van Buren
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Martin Van Buren Presidency
His presidency began with a depression that started in 1837 and lasted in 1845. They called this the Panic of 1837. After Andrew Jackson paid off our nation’s debt, over 900 banks closed and many people went unemployed. When the Second Bank of the United States closed down, every bank began accepting payments only in gold and silver. This caused the Panic of 1837. -
Population Map, 1840
A map of the United States showing the size of the population and the location of the population in the year 1840. Most of the population in the year 1840 is in the Northern colonies along the east coast and major ports. The map shows the areas of population density ranging from under 2 inhabitants per square mile to areas with over 90 inhabitants per square mile. -
William Harrison President
William Harrion was the 9th President of the United States. -
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William Harrison Presidency
Before he had been in office, he developed a cold which turned into pneumonia. He died a month later & didn’t accomplish much during his month as president.. William Harrison was the first president to die in office, & he also had the shortest presidency in american history. -
John Tyler President
John Tyler was our 10th President of the United States. -
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John Tyler Presidency
Shortly after President Harrison died, John Tyler rushed to washington to fill the vacant president spot. On July 3, 1844 the Treaty of Wanghia was signed by President Tyler. This allowed us to trade with the chinese. This opened up John Tyler’s and future presidents possibilities of trading with other countries. During his last couple days as president. The Texas Annexation was brought to hand. -
Texas Becomes A State
When Texas became part of the United States as the 28th state it improved the economy greatly. There were many valuable resources found in Texas. Among these were the valuable exports of cattle and cotton. Along with this many big corporations and businesses were founded in Texas. -
James K. Polk President
James K. Polk was the 11th President of the United States. -
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James K. Polk Presidency
In 1845 Texas was admitted as the 28th State. Responding to Mexicans claiming Texas, Polk sent troops to Texa's southern border. This led to the Mexican-American War. In the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the United States imposed a border for Texas & $15 million was paid to Mexico for the New Mexico & California land extending our nation's border all the way to the Pacific Ocean. -
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James K. Polk Presidency
In 1845 texas was admitted as the 28th State. Responding to mexicans claiming texas, Polk sent troops to Texas southern border. This led to the Mexican-American War. In the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the united States imposed a border for Texas & $15 million was paid to Mexico for the New Mexico & California land extending our nation's border all the way to the Pacific Ocean. -
Mexican-American War
The U.S. and Mexico had a disagreement as to whom Texas belonged to. The U.S. went in and started taking over northern Mexican territories. Mexico still refused to accept that the U.S. owned Texas. Then the United States took over Mexico City. This last capture ended the war. Then Mexico accepted the fact that the U.S. owned Texas and they settled their differentness. This shows that the U.S. can negotiate well, and proves that the U.S. was growing in power. -
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Mexican American War
The U.S. and Mexico had a disagreement as to whom Texas belonged to. The U.S. went in and started taking over northern Mexican territories. Mexico still refused to accept that the U.S. owned Texas. Then the United States took over Mexico City. This last capture ended the war. Then Mexico accepted the fact that the U.S. owned Texas and they settled their differentness. This shows that the U.S. can negotiate well, and proves that the U.S. was growing in power. -
A map from February 2 1848 to May 29 1848 showing the territory controlled by the United States.
A map showing the states and territories controlled by the United States from February 1848 to May 1848. During this decade the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican-American War. Mexico gave over the Texas-claimed areas as well as a large area of land consisting of all of present-day California, Nevada, and Utah, most of Arizona, and portions of Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming. -
California Gold Rush
The California Gold Rush began when people discovered the gold in California. The most significant increase is the populations: People were very poor in that time period, and it’s been difficult journey to migrate eastern. But the gold attracted thousands of people to California, especially Chinese. The gold rush ended 1956.
