US History 1800-1900

Washington DC is the New Capital City

Jun 15, 1800

The capital is moved to Washington DC where it has been since.

Louisiana Purchase

Apr 30, 1803

Largest purchase of land in US history. Land was purchased from France totally 828,000 square miles.

War of 1812

Jun 18, 1812

The United States goes to war with Great Britain primarily included British attempts to restrict US trade.

White House Set on Fire

Aug 24, 1814

During the War if 1812, British troops set fire and burned down the White House.

Monroe Doctrine

Dec 2, 1823

President Monroe inacted a policy which warned European powers to not interfere in the US. Any interference would be considered a hostile act.

Trail of Tears

Nov 1, 1831

Forced displacements of 60,000 Native Americans between1831 and ended in 1877.

Battle of the Alamo

Feb 23, 1836

A 13 day seige where General Santa Anna reclaimed the Alamo. Pivotal event in the Texas Revolution.

Abraham Lincoln becomes President

Mar 4, 1861

Abraham Lincoln becomes the 16th President of the United States.

Civil War Begins

Apr 12, 1861

War fought on US land between the north and the south, primarily over slavery.

13th Amendment

Dec 18, 1865

Slavery is abolished.

Civil Rights Act of 1875

Mar 1, 1875

United States federal law enacted during the Reconstruction era in response to civil rights violations against African Americans.

Statue of Liberty

Jun 17, 1885

The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor, a gift from France.

Washington Monument

Oct 9, 1888

Washington Monument opens

New York Stock Exchange Crashes

May 5, 1893

Several companies go bankrupt causing the panic of 1893 which causes a four year depression.

Hawaii Becomes a US State

Jul 7, 1898

Hawaii becomes the 50th state of the United States.