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Election of 1800
Tie broken by House of Representatives- led to 12th Amendment. -
Jefferson Inauguration
Thomas Jefferson inaugurated. First held at Capital and first transfer of power from one party to another. -
Marbury v Madison
A court case that led to Right of Judicial Review. -
Louisiana Purchase
Purchase made by Thomas Jefferson that doubled the size of the United States and started Westward Expansion. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition begins
A select group of military men led by Lewis and Clark. Purpose was for both scientific and commercial reasons. -
HMS Leopard - USS Chesapeake
A fifty gun Portland-class rate of the royal navy. It served during the French Revolution and was notable for the actions of her captain in 1808 -
Embargo Act
Law passe by US Congress. It prohibited ships from trading with foreign ports. -
James Madison Inauguration
He arrived with a large calvary and took oath of office. The first ever Inaugural Ball took place at nearby hotel. -
Battle of Tippecanoe
Broke British power in the Northwest. Battle where there was a conflict between the Confederacy and Native American warriors led by Tecumseh, a Shawnee tribe member, and United States general William Henry Harrison. -
United States Declares War
United States angry about the fact that Britain is supporting Tecumseh and that Britain is suppressing American soldiers. This is the start of the War of 1812 -
USS Constitution v. HMS Guerriere
The USS Constitution defeated the HMS Guerriere off the coast of Nova Scotia. The battle lasted for about an hour and marked a great victory for the Navy. -
British defeat Napoleon
The Battle of Toulouse marked the final defeat of French military leader, Napoleon Bonaparte, who conquered much of continental Europe. -
Treaty of Fort Jackson
The Treaty of Fort Jackson was signed at Fort Jackson, following the defeat of the Red Stick resistance by United States allied forces at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. -
British Burn Washington
British troops headed towards U.S. militiamen tasked with defending Washington, D.C. They then set much of the city ablaze, which humiliating the administration of President James Madison. -
Battle of Fort McHenry
When the British defeated the Americans at the Battle of North Point, their Navy began its assault on Baltimore by going up the Chesapeake. They were stopped by Fort McHenry which was in front of the entrance. -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent was signed in the city of Ghent, Belgium. This was the peace treaty that ended the War of 1812. -
Battle of New Orleans
Commander Andrew Jackson smartly defended New Orleans against the threat of an overwhelming British force during the War of 1812. This was also the last major battle of the War of 1812.
