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Thomas Jefferson is inaugurated
Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd president of the United States, and was a Jeffersonian Republican. He tied with his running mate Aaron Burr, and it took 36 votes from the electoral college, and an intervention from Hamilton before a decision was made. He was known for making the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of the US. -
The Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson was a Jeffersonian Republican, a party which valued a strong, centralized government, in a smaller area of land. Despite this, Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory for the relatively small sum of 15,000,000 dollars.The Louisiana purchase consisted of about 828,000 square miles of land, which amounted to about 30 cents per acre. -
James Madison is inaugurated
James Madison was the 4th president of the United States. He was known for founding the Democratic-Republican party, and as the Father of the Constitution. He is also known for being president during the war of 1812. -
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The War of 1812
The War of 1812 started because of the British impressment of U.S ships. Some important battles included the Battle of the Thames, the Battle of New Orleans, and the Battle of Queenston Heights. Some notable people were Tecumseh, Isaac Brock, Andrew Jackson, and James Madison, who was president at the time. -
The battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was a battle led by Andrew Jackson against the British. The battle actually took place several days after the war was over, but word didn't spread fast enough to stop it. Many regard it as the last crushing defeat against the British, which ended the battle once and for all. -
James Monroe is inaugurated
James Monroe was the 5th president of the United states, and was a Democratic-Republican. James Monroe fought in the revolutionary war, and helped negotiate the Louisiana Purchase. He is most known for signing the Monroe Doctrine. -
The Monroe Doctrine is signed
The Monroe Doctrine formally told European countries that the Americas were no longer open to colonization. It was signed so that America had room to grow, and to protect some other countries from larger European powers. It was signed by James Monroe during his seventh annual message to Congress. -
John Quincy Adams is inaugurated
John Quincy Adams was a Democratic Republican who became affiliated with the Whig Party. Many people believe a "Corrupt Bargain" was made with Henry Clay to help him win the election against Andrew Jackson. Jackson swore revenge, and beat him in the next election. -
Andrew Jackson is inaugurated
After beating John Quincy Adams after his corrupt bargain, Andrew Jackson became the 6th president of the United States, and was a Democratic Republican. He is known to be the only president who served in the military during both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. He won the battle of New Orleans, signed the Indian Removal Act, and was known to be a duelist. -
The Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal act was passed by Andrew Jackson. This act allowed the President to exchange lands west of the Mississippi in exchange for Indian territories within state borders. Most tribes, understandably, resisted forcefully, which led to many lives lost.
