1776-1860 Timeline.

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    1776-1860 Timeline

  • Declaration of Independence.

    Declaration of Independence.
    13 colonies declare Independence from Great Britain, becoming the 13 United States of America. The Declaration of Independence was the start of the United States of America.

  • Virginia Plan

    Virginia Plan
    Strong central government that is established by the people with laws, the more populous states were given more power. Ordinary voters elect House of Representatives, lower voters picks congress, congress picks senate, they pick federal government.

  • The Great Compromise

    The Great Compromise
    2 members from each state represent the upper chamber, with the lower chamber it is based off population. This leads to Federalist vs Anti-Federalist and the 13 states debating the promise of a bill of rights.

  • Election of George Washington

    Election of George Washington
    The election of George Washington was the first president of the US. He served from 1789 to 1797 and was unanimously chosen. He was the ground start for the US presidents.

  • Bill of Rights

    Bill of Rights
    The bill of rights were the first 10 amendments for the United States Constitution. This guaranteed the civil rights and liberties of the US individuals.

  • Alien and Sedition Act

    Alien and Sedition Act
    The Alien and Sedition Act were 4 laws, Alien act focused on citizenship and authorized the President to deport foreigners who were deemed dangerous. The Sedition Act was focused on stiff fines and prison sentences for anyone who published statements that were scandalous towards the US government.

  • Republican Motherhood

    Republican Motherhood
    During the 1800s, Mothers taught children to grow up and be good citizens. This ideology deemed women to be responsible for raising good children.

  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase
    The United States purchased the Louisiana territory from France for 15 million. It doubled the size of the US along with strengthening the political power and providing natural resources. As well as propelling westward expansion.

  • Monroe Doctrine

    Monroe Doctrine
    The US did not want to interfere with European affairs or existing colonies. If the Europeans try to interfere with any nation in the Americas, the US would view it as a hostile act. This eventually leads to Imperialism.

  • Dread Scott v. Sandford

    Dread Scott v. Sandford
    Dread Scott was a free slave due to the death of his owner, however Missouri denied him free papers which leads to Dread Scott suing the state. His lawyer used the 5th amendment to back up his statement but was denied by the Supreme Court, this was the 1st Civil Rights case.