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The Great History Timeline

  • the louisiana purchase

    the louisiana purchase
    in 1803 the louisiana territory became part of America.
  • The Steamboat is invited

    The Steamboat is invited
    The steamboat was built in 1807 by robert fulton.The steamboat was a ship with an engine that got its power from steam.
  • The embargo act was passed

    The embargo act was passed
    Congress passed the embargo act.This means that no american ships could trade with Foreign.
  • The Embargo Act was repealed

    The Embargo Act was repealed
    In march of 1809, president Jefferson signed a law repealing the Embargo Act.
  • Madison asked for war

    Madison asked for war
    In 1812 Madison asked the congress to declare war against the British.
  • andrew jackson invades florida

    andrew jackson invades florida
    General Andrew Jackson invades florida to astop seminole attacks.
  • The Adams Onis Treaty

    The Adams Onis Treaty
    The Adams Onis Treaty is signed, giving Florida to the U.S.
  • The Missouri Compromise

    The Missouri Compromise
    The Missouri Compromise is approved.
  • James Monroe wins Re-elections

    James Monroe wins Re-elections
    Monroe wins re-elections and only loses one vote( Era of Good Feelings)
  • Monroe Doctrine

    Monroe Doctrine
    Monroe announces the Monroe Doctrine.
  • John Quincy Adams president

    John Quincy Adams president
    John Quincy Adams is elected 6th president in a close election (so close that it was decided by the House of Representatives).
  • Nat Turners Rebellion

    Nat Turners Rebellion
    nat turners rebellion
  • texas nation

    texas nation
    texas becomes an independent nation
  • The Trail of tears

    The Trail of tears
    the trail of tears
  • The U.S.A. VS MEXICO

    The U.S.A. VS MEXICO
    The USA declares war on mexico
  • Gold discovered in california

    Gold discovered in california
    Gold is discovered in california
  • Fugitive slave law

    Fugitive slave law
    the fugitive slave law is passed
  • UNCLE TOM'S CABINET

    uncle tom's cabin is published.
  • Gadsden purchase

    Gadsden purchase
    president franklin pierce makes the gadsden purchase.
  • KANSAS-NEBRASKA ACT

    the kansas-nebraska act is passed.
  • Dred Scott case.

    Dred Scott case.
    Dred scott case.
  • Lincoln becomes president.

    Lincoln becomes president.
    Lincoln becomes president.
  • Confederate states of America are formed.

    Confederate states of America are formed.
    The confederate states of america are formed.
  • Emancipation Proclamation

    Emancipation Proclamation
    Lincoln issues the emancipation proclamation.
  • THe battle of gettysburg.

    THe battle of gettysburg.
    The Union defeated the confederates at the battle of gettysburg.
  • General Lee surrenders.

    General Lee surrenders.
    General Lee surrenders.
  • Lee surrenders to grant.

    Lee surrenders to grant.
    Lee surrenders to grant at appomatox court house.
  • President Johnson impeached.

    President Johnson impeached.
    President Johnson impeached.
  • 15th Admendment.

    15th Admendment.
    15th Admendment.
  • Hayes removes troops.

    Hayes removes troops.
    Hayes removes troops.
  • Brooklyn Bridge complete.

    Brooklyn Bridge complete.
    Brooklyn Bridge complete.
  • How the other half lives was published.

    How the other half lives was published.
    How the other half lives was published.
  • Sherman Anti-trust act.

    Sherman Anti-trust act.
    Sherman Anti-trust act.
  • Plessy v. Ferguson case.

    Plessy v. Ferguson case.
    Plessy v, ferguson case.
  • Spanish-American war.

    Spanish-American war.
    Spanish-American war.
  • The Erie Canal

    The Erie Canal
    the erie canal opens