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Thomas Jefferson becomes President
Thomas Jefferson's election as president was significant because the Republican party had also won control of both houses of Congress. -
Marbury v. Madison
The case of Marbury v. Madison was started when Jefferson entered office and told James Madison not to send the commisions to the judges that the former presisident had not sent out. William Marbury was one of the people affected by this decision, and demanded that the Supreme Court force he president to give his commission. Marshall could not force the president to give him his commision so Mabury lost. Marshalls ruling established the power of judicial review. -
France and Great Britain go to war
France and Great Britain had been long time enemies so they went to war, but they got the U.S. involved in it by asking them not to supply goods and war material to the other. The British even captured some U.S. merchants. -
The Louisiana Purchase
The French offered to sell all of Louisiana to the U.S. because France was about to go to war with Britian and needed more money for supplies. Buying Louisiana was a great accoplishment because it almost doubled the U.S. President Jefferson sent out a ton of new expeditions to explore the new land including the most famous Lewis and Calrk expedition. -
Jefferson elected to a second term as President
The Louisiana Purchase helped Jefferson's popularity with voters so he was relected and defeated Federlist candidate Charles Pinckney. -
Lewis and Clark expidition begins
The Lewis and Clark expedition was started because Jefferson wanted to learn more about the people and land of the West. He asigned Meriwether Lewis as the leader of this expedition. -
Zebulon Pike expedition begins
Officer Zebulon Pike was sent on a mission to the West to find the starting point of the Red River. -
Lewis and Clark return from their expedition
Lewis and Clark returned home after a long journey, but they did not find a river route across the West to the Pacific Ocean. However they did learn about the western lands, indians, and plants and animals. -
British Leopard fires on U.S. Chesapeake
The British ship Leopard stopped the U.S. Navy ship Chesapeake and tried to remove some of its sailors. When the U.S. refused the British open fired and took the sailors by force. -
The Embargo Act
The Embargo Act banned trade with foreign countries. The U.S. passed this act hoping to punish Britain and France and to protect american ships from capture -
James Madison elected President of the U.S.
James Madison was a Republican who faced the difficulty of carrying on the trade war. He also declared war on Britain. -
The Non-Intercourse Act
The Non- Intercouse Act replaced the unpopular Embargo Act. This act banned trade only with Britain, France, and their colonies. -
The Battle of Tippecanoe
The Battle of Tippecanoe started because the U.S. were trying to kick the indians of their land. Tecumseh and his forces attacked Harrison and his troops. Harrison's soldiers forced the indians to retreat and then burned down Tecumseh's village. -
The War of 1812 begins
When President Madison entered office he faced the difficulty of carrying on the trade war. He complained of Britain's impressment of American sailors and their continuing violation of U.S. neutrality. He called on Congress to decide what to do and a few days later Congress declared war. Madison wouls serve as commander in chief during the War of 1812. -
James Madison elected to second term
James Madison was relected a few months after the U.S. declared war on Britain. He would serve as commander in chief during the War of 1812. -
British and Indian forces led by Tecumseh win at Fort Detroit
The British joined with American Indians and defeated an American army and captured Fort Detroit. By the end of 1812, Britain controlled the strategic Great Lakes region. -
U.S. troops burn Canadian capital of York
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U.S. wins the Battle of Lake Erie in September
Captain Oliver Hazard Perry built a small fleet and sailed out to meet the British. The battle lasted about three hours and both sides suffered heavy casualties, but finally the British surrendered. Perry's victory forced the British to withdraw and gave the U.S. Army new hope. -
U.S. wins the Battle of the Thames
This was an important victory for the U.S. because Tecumseh was killed, which weakened the Indian- British alliance. Also the victory broke British power on the Northwest frontier and secured the U.S. border with Canada. -
The Battle of Horseshoe Bend
General Andrew Jackson attacked a small fort on the Tallapoosa River. Jackson's victory led to Chief Red Eagle surrendering and a treaty that forced the Creek to give up millions of acres of their land. -
British defeat the French and their war ends
Once the British defeated the France they sent more troops to America. They also strenghthend their blockade of Atlantic seaports. -
British march into Washignton and burn Capital and Whitehouse
Once the British where reinforced they moved to attack the U.S. capital. They marched into the city burning government buildings and the Whitehouse, forcing the President and his cabinet to flee. -
British defeated at Ft. McHenry
After destroying the capital the British sailed on to Baltimore, which was guarded by Fort McHenrey. The British fleet shelled the fort and its defenders for 25 hours, but chose to retreat when the Americans refused to surrender. -
The Hartford Convention
New England Federalists gathered at Hartford, Connecticut, to oppose the war. Some delagates wanted New Engand to withdraw from the U.S., however some members convinced the convention to send a delagation to meet with Congress. Some critics accused them of treason and the Federalists lost much of their political power. -
The Treaty of Ghent ends the War of 1812
After months of frustrating negotiations, U.S. and and British diplomats finally agreed to end the war. Each nation returned the territory it had conquered, but both sides agreed to address the remaining issues once there was peace. This treaty ended the War of 1812. -
Construction of the Cumberland Road begins
This road was the first road built by the federal government. It took 32 years to reach its destination. -
Andrew Jackson wins The Battle of New Orleans
Jackson and his troops constructed a wall of dirt and logs before the attack. The British began marching covered by the morning fog, but as they drew near the air cleared, and the U.S. heavy fired on the British. By the time the battle ended more than 2,000 British troops died. This was a great victory for the U.S. -
James Monroe is elected President of the U.S.
James Monroe was a Republican candidate, who had easily won presidency over Federalist Rufus King. -
Work on the Erie Canal begins
The Erie Canal ran from Albany to Buffalo, New York. Governor DeWitt Clinton of New York worked for many years to get approval for the project. It was completed in 1825. -
Congress establishes the Second Bank of the U.S.
Many states opposed this bank and took actions against it. Some cases like McCulloch v. Maryland had to do with this bank. -
The Rush-Bagot Agreement signed
Britain and the U.S. negotiated and this treaty limited naval power on the Great Lakes for both the U.S. and British Canada. -
Convention of 1818
After the War of 1812 the U.S. and Britain still had some disagreements. The Rush-Bagot Agreement limited naval power on the Great Lakes for both the U.S. and British Canada. Another treaty, known as the Convention of 1818, gave the U.S. fishing rights off parts of the Newfoundland and Labrador coasts. It also set the border between the U.S. and Cananda at the 49th parallel. -
Cumberland Road reaches Wheeling
Wheeling is a town in West Virginia. -
Andrew Jackson invades Spanish Florida
Jackson's troops invaded Florida to capture Seminole raiders, beginning the First Seminole War. During the war Jackson fought the Spanish and Seminole and he took over most of Sapins's important military posts. He also overthrew the governor of Florida and he commited these acts without receiving direct orders from President Monroe. -
Adams-Onis Treaty
This treaty led to settle border disputes with the U.S. and Spain. Under this treaty, Spain gave East Florida to the U.S. and gave up its claims to West Florida. In return, the U.S. gave up its claims to Texas. -
Panic of 1819
The Panic of 1819 occured during the Era of Good Feelings. After all the money spent during the War of 1812 the U.S. were in millions of dollars of debt in a finacial crisis. -
McCulloch v. Maryland
McCulloch v. Maryland started because James McCulloch, cashier of the Bank's branch in Maryland, refused to pay tax. It resulted in an important rulings by the supreme court. The first stated that the constitution allowed Congress to esablish a federal bank. All of this arguement had to do with the Second U.S. bank. -
James Monroe elected to second term
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The Missouri Compromise
In order for Missouri to enter the Union they had to agree to three main condidition. 1.Missouri would enter the Union as a slave state. 2. Maine would join the Union as a free state. 3. Slavery would be prohibited in any new territories or states formed north of 36'30' latitude- Missouri's southern border. -
Maine becomes a state
Maine entered the Union as a slave free state. -
Missouri becomes a state
Missouri entered the Union as a slave state. -
Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine was issued because Spanish colonies of Central and South America declared independence from Spain. President Monroe thought that European powers might try to take control of Latin America, so he sent the powers the Monroe Doctrine. It stated that they should not create new colonies in North and South America of the U.S. would see any European interference as a hostile act. -
John Quincy Adams becomes President
Was Secretary of State and ran as a Republican against another Republican Andrew Jackson. Jackson won the most popular votes but did not get enough electoral votes to win office. The House of Representatives chose Adams as President. Congress rejected most of his plans during Presidency. -
The Erie Canal is completed
This canal helped start a canal-building boom across the country. -
Black Hawk ordered out of Illinois
The government decided to end years of conflict between American Indians and U.S. settlers in Illinois. Officials ordered the removal of all Indians from Illinois. Black Hawk and his follewers ignored the policy and refused to be pushed out. They fought but they ran out of food and had to surrender. Black Hawk gave up leadership of the Sauk and left Illinois. -
Andrew Jackson elected President of the U.S.
Jackson was a war hero who had been born poor and rose to success through his own hard work. He faced Adams in the election and when the election was over he won with a record number of popular votes. His supporters saw his victory as a win for the common person. -
The Tariff of Abominations
The North wanted high tariffs to protect their new industries from foreign competition. However the South had little industry to protect so they wanted low tariffs. The West was half and half on the tariff issue. In 1828, under strong pressure from northern manufacturers Congress passed a tariff with very high rates. The southerners saw the tariff as one way the government was abusing its powers over the states. -
Indian Removal Act
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Andrew Jackson wins a second term
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The Nullification Crisis
Vice President John C. Calhoun helped lead opposition to the tariff. He supported state rights and this dispute between the state and federal governments became known as the nullification crisis. Calhoun warned that he had the right to rebel since he considered the tariff unconstitutional. Eventually the two sides reached a compromise of lower tariffs , if the states agreed to enforce the tariff law . -
The National Road reaches Ohio
It took 18 years for the road to reach Columbus, Ohio. -
The Whig Party formed
The Whig Party supported the idea of a weak president and a strong legislature. In 1836 was the first time they nominated a candidate for president. -
Martin Van Buren is elected President of the U.S.
Van Buren was the democratic candidate and had support from Jackson because he was his former vice president. With Jacksons strong support Van Buren won the election. -
The Panic of 1837 leads to depression
A financial crisis led to a severe econimic depression which was caused by the policies of the pet banks and Jackson's plan to curb inflation had helped lead to the panic. -
Trail of Tears
In 1830 Congress passed the Indian Removal Act wich authorized the removal of all American Indians who lived east of the Mississippi River. In the spring of 1838, U.S. troops began to remove all Cherokee to Indian Territiory. This march was 800 miles and lasted one year in which one fourth of the 18,000 Cherokee died. It was called the Trail of Tears because many indians lost family and friends. -
William Henry Harrison is elected President of the U.S.
Harrison was the candidate for the Whig Party who beat Van Buren in Van Buren's relection. He won by a landslide in the electoral college. He was the first member of the Whig Party to become president. -
The National Road reaches Illinois
It took over 35 years for the National Road to reach this point.
