Early 19th Century Timeline

  • Period: to

    1800's

  • Lewis and Clark Began their Journey West.

    Lewis and Clark Began their Journey West.
    Thomas Jefferson requested Lewis and Clark to map and discover new land across North America.
  • Slave Trade Ended in the U.S.

    Slave Trade Ended in the U.S.
    Congress prohibited African slave trade in the United States. The Congress cut ties with international slave dealers.
  • The War of 1812 Ended

    The War of 1812 Ended
    The Treaty of Ghent was signed by Americans and the British, ending the War of 1812.
  • Construction Began on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

    Construction Began on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
    This train was built so it could be able to transport goods across the states.
  • The Indian Removal Act was Passed.

    The Indian Removal Act was Passed.
    President Andrew Jackson was able to negotiate relocation with the Indian tribes.
  • The Black Hawk War Took Place.

    The Black Hawk War Took Place.
    A Sauk warrior nicknamed Black Hawk decides to fight the United States because he thought Americans were going too far into Indian territory.
  • The Texas Revolution Began.

    The Texas Revolution Began.
    American colonists rebelled against the Mexican government in Texas.
  • The Aroostook War Took Place.

    The Aroostook War Took Place.
    A fight regarding the boundaries of the Americans and the British-Canadians.
  • The Nashville Convention is Held to Discuss Matters about the Missouri Compromise Line.

    The Nashville Convention is Held to Discuss Matters about the Missouri Compromise Line.
    Delegates from slave states met to discuss what could happen to slaves if slavery was banned.
  • The Slave Trade was Abolished in Washington D.C.

    The Slave Trade was Abolished in Washington D.C.
    The District of Columbia decided to get rid of the slave trade.