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Thomas jefferson
some of the best things Jefferson did while being president were : penning the Declaration of Independence, founding the University of Virginia, shepherding the Statute of Religious Freedom and he oversaw the Louisiana purchase. His presidency ended in 1809. -
James Madison
James Madison made a major contribution to the ratification of the Constitution by writing The Federalist Papers, along with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. He was also referred to as the “Father of the Constitution.” He also directed the Philadelphia Convention towards forming a new constitution. His term ended March 4th 1817. -
James Monroe
things that happened during his presidency: the acquisition of Florida, the settlement of boundary issues with Britain, and the fashioning of the Monroe Doctrine. His presidency was known as "Era of Good Feeling." -
colonists
86 free African American colonists sail from New York City to Freetown, Sierra Leone. -
John Quincy Adams
Adams was a proponent of large-scale federal involvement in economic development. Hes probably known for his skilled diplomacy and his principled opposition to slavery. His term ended in 1829 -
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson laid the framework for democracy, paid off the national debt, gained new lands for America, strengthened relationships with foreign nations globally and issued a new currency. -
Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act was signed into law by President Andrew Jackson. Removal would save Indian people from the depredations of whites, and would resettle them in an area where they could govern themselves in peace, but they were forced out of their homes and away from their family. Many died during the journey. -
First Carlist War
war of succession about the question of who the rightful successor to king Ferdinand VII of Spain was, the Carlists' goal was the return to a traditional monarchy. The contenders fought over claims to the throne, although some political differences also existed. -
William Henry Harrison
William defeated the combined British and Indian forces, and killed Tecumseh. -
slavery
Tensions over the institution of slavery became prominent and dramatic events hastened the nation's movement towards civil war.