Amurica!!!!!!!!!!

By Jacob Daines
  • First Census of America

    First Census of America

    3.9 million including 760,000 african americans, 700,000 are enslaved.
  • The Fever

    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

    Adams is Inaugurated

    John Adams is inaugurated as the second president of the United States
  • Heroes Die

    Heroes Die

    George Washington in Virginia at the age of 67. Patrick Henry dies in Virginia at the age of 63.
  • Expansion

    Expansion

    The capitol is moved to Washington, D.C. Northwest territory is bought.
  • U.S. 2nd Census

    U.S. 2nd Census

    5.3 million including 1 million african americans, 900,000 of which are enslaved.
  • Presidential Election

    Presidential Election

    Jefferson and Burr tie for president,defeating Adams and Pinckney.
  • Lewis and Clark Expedition Begins

    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

    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

    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 Elected President

    James Madison is elected President with George Clinton re-elected as vice president.
  • Abraham Lincoln is Born

    Abraham Lincoln is Born

    Embargo Act is repealed, Congress allows trade with all countries except Britain and France.
  • Third Census

    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

    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

    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.

    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

    James Monroe Elected president with Daniel Tompkins as VP.
  • Erie Canal

    Erie Canal

    Erie Canal Construction Begins.
  • General Andrew Jackson leads troops into Florida

    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

    Maine Enters union as 23rd state.
  • Florida Aquired

    Florida Aquired

    Florida aquired from Adam-Onis Treaty. Washington Irving Publishes Rip Van Winkle.
  • Monroe Doctorine

    Monroe Doctorine

    Monroe Doctorine states that europe can not Interfere with Western Hemisphere affairs.