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Thomas Jefferson becomes president
Thomas Jefferson won a close election with Aaron Burr. He is one of the most well known Presidents in American history. One of his greatest accomplishments was the Louisiana Purchase, one of the greatest deals ever made by America. -
The Louisiana Purchase is purchased
The Louisiana Purchase was bought by the Jefferson Administration. Napoleon couldn’t care less for America, so Jefferson got a steal in nearly doubling the country for 15 million dollars. Lewis and Clark were sent to explore the new world. -
James Madison becomes president
He was a very smart and quiet man. However, he did not have the chance to implement many of his ideas due to the War of 1812. One of the greatest accomplishments was not losing land in the war of 1812 -
The War of 1812 begins
It was a war between America and Great Britain. Great Britain was weakened by the Napoleonic Wars, so when the British were impressing US sailors, America attacked Canada. Neither side gained or lost land, so some historians think that Great Britain won and others think America won. -
The Monroe Doctrine is signed
It stated that European countries will no longer colonize the western hemisphere. It also said that an attack on the western hemisphere would be taken as an act of violence towards America. It was a mostly empty promise as America didn't have a strong military but it scared off countries from trying to colonize the western hemisphere in later years. -
John Quincy Adams becomes president
The race was too close to call, and a corrupt congress chose him to be president instead of the clear public opinion winner Andrew Jackson. He was a very hated president who didn't do much. The best thing about John Quincy Adams is how good of a diplomat he was. -
Andrew Jackson becomes president
He was one of the most controversial Presidents in the history of America. had some success, but many people only pay attention to the bad he did. His best accomplishment is his expansion of our country. -
The Indian Removal Act is signed
It was one of the most horrific events in US history. Thousands of Native Americans were forced out of there land. One tribe took Jackson to court, and despite winning Jackson still forced them to leave, and the corrupt congress did not punish him. -
Martin Van Buren becomes president
Martin Van Buren was the eighth president of the United States of America. He was criticized for the Panic of 1837, which was mostly Andrew Jackson's fault. However, while he lost re-election, he helped build the Democratic party which was a major accomplishment of his. -
The Mexican-American War starts
It was a 2 year war in which America and Mexico attempted to invade each other. America gains land and wins. It gives the US territory that later becomes states.
