Economy and Expansion 1800-1830

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    1800- 1830

  • Thomas Jefferson Elected President

    Thomas Jefferson Elected President
    The runner up and Vice President was Aaron Burr
  • United States buys the Lousiana Territory from France

    United States buys the Lousiana Territory from France
    The U.S. bought the territory for $15 million
  • Lewis and Clark Expedition Begins

    Lewis and Clark Expedition Begins
    They were sent to explore the Louisiana Purchase. They were helped by Sacajawea.
  • James Madison elected President

    James Madison elected President
  • War of 1812 Begins

    War of 1812 Begins
    Congress declared war on Great Britain (England).
  • Treaty of Ghent ends war of 1812

    Treaty of Ghent ends war of 1812
    The war weakened the powers of Great Britain. The U.S. won new respect from around the world.
  • James Monroe elected President

    James Monroe elected President
  • Spain gives Florida to the United States

    Spain gives Florida to the United States
  • Monroe Doctrine Issued

    Monroe Doctrine Issued
  • More than 2 million enslaved people in the United States