Jefferson to Mexican American War

President Jefferson's Inauguration

Mar 4, 1801

President Jefferson was sworn in on March 4th 1801

Jefferson's Presidency

Period: Mar 4, 1801 to Mar 4, 1809

West Point

Jul 4, 1802

West Point Military academy was opened on July 4th 1802

Louisiana Purchase

Jul 4, 1803

The Louisiana terrotory was purchased in 1803 for 60 million francs (about 15 million dollars)

James MAdison presidency

Period: Mar 4, 1809 to Oct 10, 1813

War of 1812

Period: Jun 18, 1812 to Feb 18, 1815

War between America and Britain, sometimes called the second Revolution.

Maine and Alabama added to US

Oct 10, 1820

Adams-Onis Treaty

Feb 22, 1821

Gave the US Florida and set the boundry between Mexico and America

Mexican American War

Period: Apr 25, 1846 to Feb 2, 1848