AH 1800-1876

By ANDuncan
  • U.S. Capitol is moved to Washington, D.C.

    U.S. Capitol is moved to Washington, D.C.

    The United States Capitol officially changes locations from Philadelphia to Washington D.C.
  • Thomas Jefferson Becomes President

    Thomas Jefferson Becomes President

    Thomas Jefferson is elected the third president of the United States.
  • The Lewis and Clark Expedition Begins

    The Lewis and Clark Expedition Begins

    A group of volunteers and soldiers set out across the United States to explore the Louisiana Territory.
  • The Louisiana Purchase

    The Louisiana Purchase

    The Louisiana Territory is purchased by the U.S. from Napoleon.
  • The War of 1812 Begins

    The War of 1812 Begins

    The United States declares war upon great Britain in response to British aggravation of Indians and sailor impressment.
  • The Missouri Compromise

    The Missouri Compromise

    A compromise is made to maintain the balance of free states to slave states. Missouri and Maine are admitted to the Union.
  • Andrew Jackson Becomes President

    Andrew Jackson Becomes President

    General Andrew Jackson is elected as the seventh president of the U.S.
  • Texas Becomes a State

    Texas Becomes a State

    Texas joins the union, making it the 28th state to become part of the U.S.
  • The American Civil War Begins

    The American Civil War Begins

    The Confederacy and the Union go to war against each over slavery and other issues.
  • The Emancipation Proclamation

    The Emancipation Proclamation

    President Lincoln issues the "Emancipation Proclamation" which frees all slaves in the U.S.