First Half of the 19th Century

By lee.max
  • Population Growth

    Population Growth
    The population growth was growing at a rapid rate. The population had gained about 15 million people before the 1900’s. Most of the population were immigrants who were trying to settle in the US.
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson
    Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd president of America, and had many other accomplishments. He took place and was an author during the writing of the Declaration of Independence. During the Louisiana Purchase he nearly doubled the size of America.
  • The First Barbary War

    The First Barbary War
    The First Barbary War was also famously known as the Tripolitan War. One half of the Barbary War. The US along with Sweden had fought against four African States, leading the US into a victory.
  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase
    The US decided to purchase the western side of the Mississippi River basin. We bought the imperial rights to that side. The agreement between France and the US was that the US could obtain sole authority.
  • James Madison

    James Madison
    James Madison was the 4th president of America. And took part in the process of writing the Bill of Rights. Along with that he laid down the framework to build the U.S. Constitution.
  • The War of 1812

    The War of 1812
    The war of 1812 was a conflict between the US and Great Britain. The feud started due to the British's violations of maritime rights. Though Britain had won, it had ended with gratifications being exchanged for the Treaty of Ghent.
  • James Monroe

    James Monroe
    James Monroe was the 5th president of America. Monroe, as a diplomat, negotiated the Louisiana Purchase. As well as acquiring Florida from Spain.
  • John Quincy Adams

    John Quincy Adams
    John Quincy Adams was the 6th president of America. He had taken a role in the Monroe Doctrine. Warning the European nation to not get involved in the Western Hemisphere affairs.
  • Andrew Jackson

    Andrew Jackson
    Andrew Jackson was the 7th president of America. He had laid down the framework for a democracy and become allies with other feign nations. He gained us new lands and paid off national debt.
  • Harriet Tubman

    Harriet Tubman
    Harriet was a survivor and American hero to many. She fled in the night to find freedom outside of slavery. She saved around 70 people from a terrible, mistreated life.