First Half of the 19th Century Timeline

By Xotiic
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

    During the Barbary War, Jefferson served as the third president of the United States, stabilizing the economy and defeating North African pirates. By successfully breaking the Louisiana Purchase, he was credited for doubling the size of the United States. He also established Virginia University.
  • The Louisiana Purchase

    The Louisiana Purchase

    The Louisiana Purchase was a massive undertaking. It covered 828,000 square miles and included all or parts of 15 separate states. It doubled the size of the US and elevated it to a significant world power.
  • The Embargo Act

    The Embargo Act

    Beginning on December 22, 1807, Congress passed a series of actions known as the Embargo Act. It restricted imports from the United Kingdom and prohibited exports from the United States to all international ports. It was passed by Congress in response to British and French ships attacking American trade ships.
  • James Madison

    James Madison

    James Madison helped establish the Bill of Rights and created the basic structure for the United States Constitution. As a result, he is known as the Constitution's Father. He was the fourth president of the United States, and he initiated the War of 1812 by signing a declaration of war against the United Kingdom.
  • Battle of Tippecanoe

    Battle of Tippecanoe

    Hundreds of Indians attacked the north end of the camp, then all sides, about 4:00 a.m. on November 7. The brawl lasted over two hours and included hand-to-hand combat in the dark. Some warriors rushed in, hoping to kill Harrison, but they were unsuccessful. The Indians charged three times.
  • The war of 1812

    The war of 1812

    The war of 1812 put the US in battle against Great Britain.The US had won their independence in 1783.The US was angry about the trade.
  • Hartford Convention

    Hartford Convention

    The subject of secession is frequently discussed in relation to the American Civil War. The subject had already been considered, but for very different reasons. What was the goal of the Hartford Convention in 1814, and how did it relate to secession?
  • James Monroe

    James Monroe

    Foreign policy was where Monroe's biggest achievements were made. The purchase of Florida, as well as other significant bilateral treaties and the Monroe Doctrine, were all part of this. John Quincy Adams, his Secretary of State and later president, aided him in implementing these measures.
  • John Quincy Adams

    John Quincy Adams

    Before becoming Secretary of State under President James Monroe, John Quincy Adams (1767 – 1848) served as US envoy to several nations under various presidents, including his father, John Adams. He is regarded as one of America's greatest diplomats and secretaries of state. In 1825, Adams was elected as the sixth President of the United States and served for one term until 1829.
  • Martin Van Buren

    Martin Van Buren

    John Quincy Adams (1767–1848) served as US envoy to multiple countries under various presidents, including his father, John Adams, before becoming Secretary of State under President James Monroe. He is recognized as one of the best diplomats and secretaries of state in American history. Adams was elected as the United States' sixth President in 1825 and served for one term until 1829.