First Half of the 19th Century Timeline

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  • Election of Thomas Jefferson

    Election of Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson was elected president in 1801. One of his accomplishments is when he oversaw the Louisiana purchase.He also authorized the Luis and Clark expedition. He also drafted the declaration of Independence.
  • Lousisana Purchase

    Lousisana Purchase

    Thomas Jefferson bought Louisiana from Napoleon. he bought it for $15 million. 800,000 square miles were bought
  • James Madison is elected president

    James Madison is elected president

    James Madison created the basic framework for the U.S constitution. He also wrote the bill of rights. he was the 4th us president and signed a declaration of war with Britain.
  • The war of 1812

    The war of 1812

    The war of 1812 was started by america wanting to expand its territory. The United Kingdom was against this and they both started war. this war changed the course of america's history.
  • James monore is elected president.

    James monore is elected president.

    James Monroe achieved as a diplomat for the Louisiana purchase. He had a settlement with boundary issues with Britain. he also was involved with the acquisition of Flordia.
  • Treaty of Chicago

    Treaty of Chicago

    The treaty of Chicago was a treaty that finally gave the united states Michigan. it was signed by Lewis Cass. this treaty was meant for Michigan instead of Chicago.
  • John Quincy Adams is elected.

    John Quincy Adams is elected.

    John Quincy was the 6th president. One of his accomplishments was that he arranged with England for the joint occupation for Oregon. he obtained the cession of Florida. He also formulated with the president of the Mono Doctrine,
  • Panic of 1837

    Panic of 1837

    The panic of 1837 was one of America's 1st depressions. During this time banks would not accept paper notes as payment. The banks lost their money and depression hit.
  • William H. Harrison is elected

    William H. Harrison is elected

    William was the 9th president of the U.S. He served as the governor of Indiana territory. He also became a war hero for fighting Indians in The Battle of Tippecanoe
  • Texas is established as a state

    Texas is established as a state

    Texas is now a part of the U.S. President John Tyler signed the resolution which added Texas to the U.S. This was 3 days before Tyler left office.