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Eli Whitney Patented the Cotton Gin
This revolutionary invention made the removal of seed process faster which made the overall manufacturing process faster. -
Thomas Jefferson Elected President
Thomas Jefferson was the first Republican president after the Federalist presidents George Washington and John Adams. -
Gabriel Prosser Slave Revolt
He wanted to create a state solely for black in Virginia and he would be the king. -
Second Great Awakening Began
Protestant resurrect and gained many followers from Baptist and Methodist in 1820s. -
Louisiana Purchase
The United States purchased the area from France -
Marbury v. Madison
It was between the conflict of Federalist John Adams and Republican Thomas Jefferson. John Marshall delivers judicial appointments or commission but Madison did not deliver it. Marbury sued Madison for not deliver his judicial appointment. -
Beginning of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
They were sent by Thomas Jefferson to explore the then wilderness of the Louisiana Purchase. Sacajawea accompanied them. -
Embargo Act
It was made under Thomas Jefferson and to resist the British and France abuse of America's merchant ships that carry weapons to Europe belligerents. -
Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
Naval conflict between the Royal Navy under Leopard and the U.S navy Chesapeake in Norfolk attacking American ships to find those who ditched the Royal Navy. -
James Madison Elected President
He, a Democratic-Republican, won over Federalist Charles Cotesworth Pinckney. -
Non-Intercourse Act
It lifted the embargo act with the exceptions of British and French ports. -
Death of Tecumseh
He was against the redcoats and Americans; therefore, he created a confederation to advocate for Indian rights. He lost and later fought for the British redcoats until his death. -
Francis Cabot Lowell Smuggled Memorized Textile Mill Plans From Manchester, England
Francis Cabot created the textile manufacturing industry in America. He made the Boston Manufacturing Company using looms from the British model. He hired girls from the mills to work there; in return, they pursued religious and educational activities. Investors were benefited and boomed because of the Boston Manufacturing Company. -
The British Burn Washington DC
During the War of 1812, the British attacked the Chesapeake Bay and Washington D.C where the U.S army cannot defend -
Treaty of Ghent Ratified
The treaty took place in Belgium to end the War of 1812 between the United States and Britain but mentioned no neutral commentary for seizing seamen. -
Hartford Convention
Federalist meeting in Hartfort Connecticut that opposed to James Madison's War of 1812 and stronger rule and rights in the South -
Robert Owen Founded the New Harmony Community
He, along with a group of Harmonie Society, tried to establish a utopian village in Pennsylvania. -
End of the War 1812
After the United States and Britain battled over Britain interfere in the United States naval or maritime rights, it ended with the Treaty of Ghent. -
Battle of New Orleans
The war was fought between British, with an intention of capturing Louisiana, and Americans did not realize that the Treaty of Ghent had already been signed. It was still America's victory leading to Andrew Jackson's presidency. -
Era of Good Feeling Began
After the Napoleonic War, American citizens could pay lesser on European political and military affairs. Isolationism was formed during that era. Creation of the Second Bank of the United States and nationalism contributed to this era. -
James Monroe Elected President
He represented the Republican and defeat the Rufus King who represented Federalist. -
Rush-Bagot Treaty
U.S Secretary Richard Rush and Charles Bagot exchanged letters that put limitations on naval forces on the Great Lakes beginning of War of 1812. -
Anglo-American Convention
An agreement to respect and restore the fisheries and slaves between the U.S, British, and Ireland. -
Adams-Onis Treaty
It was a treaty that declared Florida as a part of the United States and set the border with New Spain. -
Panic of 1819
Economic failure in banks and mortgages that cause people to cede their homes and farms. It ruined prices in manufacture and agriculture. -
Dartmouth College V. Woodward
The U.S. Supreme Courtdeclared the charter for Dartmouth College granted by King George the III was a contract and cannot be weakened by the New Hampshire legislature. A board of trustees created a religious disagreement that removed the college president, John Wheelock. -
McCulloch v. Maryland
Chief Justice John Marshall determined that Congress has all authority to carry out its implied powers. -
Missouri Compromise
Conflict between North and South and Missouri became the 24th state. Started the conflict over slavery which later formed the Civil War. -
Denmark Vesey Slave Revolt
He wanted to create city and plantation of blacks that would attack the whites and free all slaves. -
Monroe Doctrine
President Monroe made a foreign policy that stated that the United States should not be involved with wars in Europe; should not interfere with colonies in Western Hemisphere; and if European power suppress the Western Hemisphere, it violates the United States. -
John Quincy Adams Elected President (Corrupt Bargain)
He did not won popular vote and the Corrupt Bargain was between him and Andrew Jackson to which he requested Henry Clay to elect him and made Clay Secretary of States. -
Charles B. Finney Lead Religious Revivals in Western New York
He was known to revive and unite people under Christ and became the central figure of the Presbyterian Church. He believed that both men and women have to take action first. He led the Second Great Awakening. -
Gibbons v. Ogden
The U.S. Supreme Court declared that states cannot interfere by any legislative mean in Congress to control commerce. New York granted Robert Fulton and Robert R. Livingston rights to operate steamboat in state waters, which later bought by Aaron Ogden. Ogden sued and won case over Thomas Gibbons operating steamboat in the same body of water. -
Erie Canal Completed
From the Hudson River, it connects the Great Lake and New York City. The canal made New York one of the biggest commercial center, which led to more canals being built as well as engineers to train and build more canals in the future. -
Lyman Beecher Delivered His “Six Sermons on Intemperance”
It was a message against Catholic believes and he tried to get the majority to accept it. It describes evil, occasion, and nature. -
Tariff of Abominations
It was made to protect industry in the United States. -
Andrew Jackson Elected President
He was elected as the 7th president of the United States and he was known to destroy the Second Bank of the United States. He also founded the Democratic Party that promoted liberty for individuals and policies that Native Americans have to migrate by force. -
Catharine Beecher Published Essays on the Education of Female Teachers
She stressed the importance of female teachers by saying that women are natural educators. She suggested improvement in trainings for teachers. -
Indian Removal Act
One of the first major U.S. policy that respects the Native Americans. The president gave the Indians land in the west in exchange for land in Southeast which would then removed them from the Southeast area. -
Joseph Smith Founded the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints
He believed an angel with the name Moroni told him about God's interaction with Americans. A record, "The Book of Mormon" was published that had words from God. -
Andrew Jackson Vetoed the Re-Charter of the Second Bank of the United States
Andrew Jackson thought that the bank had too much monopoly in the market such as exportation. The monopoly increases stock as well as more foreigners became stockholders. He imposed on Americans to create a "government-owned bank". -
Nullification Crisis Began
Conflict between South Carolina and the federal government in attempt to reject federal Tariff of 1828 and 1832. -
Black Hawk War
A war between the United States and American Indians led by the Black Hawks at the Mississippi River to regain Illinois. -
Worcester v. Georgia
The U.S. Supreme Court that states do not have the right to exploit Native American land which formed a foundation for Native American law. Samuel Worcester who lived in Georgia where the Cherokee reside. They oppose Georgia imposing this law against white people to be in Cherokee's land. -
Creation of the Whig Party in the U.S.
They formed in opposition to Andrew Jackson and the Democratic Party that he created. -
Treaty of New Echota
The Cherokee gave up their land and trade for compensation, $5 million. The U.S. wanted their land because of gold. -
Transcendental Club’s First Meeting
Frederic Henry Hedge, Ralph Waldo Emerson, George Ripley, and George Putnam, as well as Unitarian minister, met in Cambridge, Massachusetts to discuss the idea of Transedentalism. -
Andrew Jackson Issued Specie Circular
The purchase of public land should be paid with silver and gold to reduce paper money circulation. -
First McGuffey Reader Published
Elementary school reading books that have became widespread in schools. -
Martin Van Buren Elected President
He represented the Democratic side and won against William Henry Harrison who represented the Whig party. -
Texas Declared Independence from Mexico
Texas declared independence from Mexico and it emphasized the life, liberty, and property for citizens. Similar to Declaration of Independence. -
Battle of the Alamo
After declaring Texas independence from Mexico and its ruler Santa Anna, Santa Anna decided to declare war and marched to Texas. Texan leaders were James Bowie and Lieutenant Colonel William Travis. -
Horace Mann Elected Secretary of the Massachusetts Board of Education
He advocated for educational reform and led the Common School Movement that ensured all children will receive basic education from local tax. This idea spread in Massachusetts and created the format for schooling. -
Panic of 1837
Ohio and national economies suffered from financial crisis. Many lost their savings and and raided for food. -
Trail of Tears Began
Andrew Jackson's Indian removal plan made the Cherokee to cede their land east of Mississippi River and migrate to the West, especially to Oklahoma. -
Ralph Waldo Emerson gave the “Divinity School Address”
The essay mentioned the doctrine of Christ and the doctrine of Scripture. He believed that Jesus is divine but the doctrines also said Christ's suffers in "distortions". It took place in Harvard Diviinity School. -
Webster-Ashburton Treaty
It was meant to resolve international slave trade, the northeastern border, and American interaction in Canadian rebellion. -
James Polk Elected President
He represented the Democratic side and won against Henry Clay, who represented the Whig side. -
Treaty of Wanghia with China
President Tyler sent Caleb Cushing to China to secure equal rights the Chinese gave to Europeans. -
Beginning of Manifest Destiny
Continuation of territorial expansion to the West all the way to the Pacific. -
U.S. Annexation of Texas
Mexican and the United States went to war the colonists were upset that the Mexican government tried to limit slavery and acted against the Mexican Constitution. -
Bear Flag Revolt
A group of rebellious settlers in Sacramento Valley in California against Mexican authorities. -
Start of the Mexican War
The war was caused by the United States seizure of Texas and where Texas should end, at Nueces River or the Rio Grande. -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
This treaty ended the Mexican War and created a boundary between the United States and Mexico from the Rio Grande River and the Gila River. -
John Humphrey Noyes Founded the Oneida Community
Located in New York, the community practiced communalism such as property possession, work, and love; a place for Perfectionists. -
Gold Rush Began in California
Gold was found in Sutter's Mill and many pioneered to California to seek for fortune. -
Henry David Thoreau Published Civil Disobedience
The book shows his view against the civil government, slavery, and the Mexican-American War. A Transcendentalist idea. -
Commodore Matthew Perry Entered Tokyo Harbor Opening Japan to the U.S.
He sought to re-establish the trade relationship between Western countries and Japan after 200 years. -
Gadsden Purchase
It is also known as Treaty of La Mesilla and the United States purchased the northern Mexico area, which stretched from south Arizona and south New Mexico. -
Kanagawa Treaty
It opened trading in Japanese ports such as in Shimoda and Hakodate. Establishing American consulate was also part of the treaty.
