Timeline: 1800-1860

May 1, 1787

1787 Constitutional Convention 12 of 13 original colonies met

Constitutional Convention, made up of delegates from 12 of the original 13 colonies, meets in Philadelphia to draft theU.S. Constitution(May–Sept.).

Apr 30, 1789

George Washington Elected President 1788-1800

G. Washington Elected pres, No party affiliation only president w/no party affiliation, Ran for 2 terms and refused a third

Dec 15, 1791

1791 Bill of Rights, are ratified

First ten amendments to the Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, are ratified (Dec. 15).

Jan 1, 1792

James Madison Founded the Democratic-Republican Party 1792

James Madison founded the Democratic-Republican Party

Apr 30, 1797

John Adams Elected President 1796-1801

John Adams was elected to be President, Federalist

Feb 17, 1801

Thomas Jefferson elected Pres1801-1809

Thomas Jefferson elected president, Democratic-Republican party

Feb 17, 1809

James Madison Elected for Pres 1809-1817

James Madison elected president Democratic-Republican Party, Served for 8 years

Jun 18, 1812

1812–1814 the war of 1812

War of 1812: U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion (June 18, 1812). Madison's second inauguration (March 4, 1813). British capture Washington, DC, and set fire to White House and Capitol (Aug. 1814). Francis Scott Key writes Star-Spangled Banner as he watches British attack on Fort McHenry at Baltimore (Sept. 13–14, 1814). Treaty of Ghent is signed, officially ending the war (Dec. 24, 1814).

Feb 17, 1817

James Monroe elected pres 1817-1825

James Monroe Democratic-Republican Party, served for 8 years,

Feb 17, 1825

John Quincy Adams elected Pres 1825-1829

John Quincy Adams became president Democratic-Republican, served for 4 years.

Feb 17, 1829

Andrew Jackson elected Pres 1829-1837

Andrew Jackson elected president Democratic, served 8 years

May 28, 1830

1830 The Indian Removal Act

President Jackson signs the Indian Removal Act, which authorizes the forced removal of Native Americans living in the eastern part of the country to lands west of the Mississippi River (May 28). By the late 1830s the Jackson administration has relocated nearly 50,000 Native Americans.

Mar 1, 1836

1836 Texas declares its independance from Mexico

Texas declares its independence from Mexico (March 1). Texan defenders of the Alamo are all killed during siege by the Mexican Army (Feb. 24–March 6). Texans defeat Mexicans at San Jacinto (April 21).