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Thomas Jefferson is elected president.
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Toussaint Louverture
Toussaint Louverture declares himself emperor for life of the entire island of Hispaniola -
Napoleonic War begins
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Louisiana Purchase is announced
Louisiana is signed to the U.S. -
Napoleon attacks Russia.
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Slave Trade Act becomes a law in the British Empire
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United States Congress passes the Embargo Act
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The War of 1812 begins
James Madison asks the U.S. Congress to declare war on the United Kingdom. -
Napoleonic War
French invaded Russians. -
James Madison
Swon into presidency for his second term -
War of 1812
Battle of the Thames, Harrison defeats the British -
Napoleonic War
Battle of Paris -
War of 1812
American Major General Jacob Brown defeats British General -
War of 1812
British bombard Fort McHenry at Baltimore -
War of 1812
The Treaty of Ghent is signed, formally ending the war -
War of 1812
Battle of New Orleans; last major battle of the war. -
War of 1812
United States, Canada and the United Kingdom officially ends -
Napoleonic war
Ends after 12 years -
Banks
The Second Bank of the United States obtains its charter -
James Monroe
wins presidential election -
U.S.
U.S. Congress passes law to split the Mississippi Territory
