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First Census of America
3.9 million including 760,000 african americans, 700,000 are enslaved. -
The Fever
Yellow Fever outbreak in Philadelphia Eli Whitney invents the cotton gin. Washington declares the U.S. neutral as Great Britain and France declare war. -
Adams is Inaugurated
John Adams is inaugurated as the second president of the United States -
Heroes Die
George Washington in Virginia at the age of 67. Patrick Henry dies in Virginia at the age of 63. -
Expansion
The capitol is moved to Washington, D.C. Northwest territory is bought. -
U.S. 2nd Census
5.3 million including 1 million african americans, 900,000 of which are enslaved. -
Presidential Election
Jefferson and Burr tie for president,defeating Adams and Pinckney. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition Begins
Lewis and Clark begin their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase. Ohio enters Union as the 17th state. Samuel Adams Dies at age 81. -
Louisiana Purchase
The purchase of the Louisiana territory for $15 million from France nearly doubles the size of the U.S. -
Alexander Hamilton is Slain
Aaron Burr kills Alexander Hamilton in a duel. 12th Ammendment is ratified. Jefferson is re-elected, this time with George Clinton as Vice President. -
James Madison Elected President
James Madison is elected President with George Clinton re-elected as vice president. -
Abraham Lincoln is Born
Embargo Act is repealed, Congress allows trade with all countries except Britain and France. -
Third Census
US population totals 7.2 million, including 1.4 African Americans, 1.2 of which are enslaved. population west of the Appalacians is 1 million. -
War of 1812
US declares war on Britain, Madison re-elected. Indians under Tecumseh fight on the side of the British. -
Washington D.C. is Burned by the British
U.S. wins battle of fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor, Francis Scott Key later writes "The Star-Spangled Banner" after witnessing this battle. War of 1812 ends with the Treaty of Ghent. -
General Jackson Defeats Britsh 2 Weeks after Treaty of Ghent.
British defeated in Battle of New Orleans. Old Southwest is open to migration after U.S. wins the Creek War. -
James Monroe Elected President
James Monroe Elected president with Daniel Tompkins as VP. -
Erie Canal
Erie Canal Construction Begins. -
General Andrew Jackson leads troops into Florida
General Jackson Leads troops into Florida to fight the Seminoles. Paul Revere Dies at 84. Illinois enters Union as 21st state. -
Maine Enters Union
Maine Enters union as 23rd state. -
Florida Aquired
Florida aquired from Adam-Onis Treaty. Washington Irving Publishes Rip Van Winkle. -
Monroe Doctorine
Monroe Doctorine states that europe can not Interfere with Western Hemisphere affairs.
