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James Madison Presidential Election
James Madison ran against Charles C. Pickney and was elected the fourth president of the United States. -
Treaty of Fort Wayne
The Treaty of Fort Wayne was developed, in which four Native American tribes sold 2.5 million acres of land to the U.S. government. -
The Battle of Tippecanoe
In response to the Treaty of Fort Wayne, Tecumseh organized a group of Native tribes to combat the Americans coming to claim their land, resulting in the Battle of Tippecanoe between American soldiers and Native tribes. -
U.S. Declares War
United States president James Madison signed a declaration of war against Britain, officially beginning the War of 1812. -
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The War of 1812
Started primarily in response to the issue of British restrictions of U.S. trade and the impressment of American sailors into the British army, the War of 1812 was fought. -
The Treaty of Ghent
Signed in Ghent, Belgium, the Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812. -
The Battle of New Orleans
American General Andrew Jackson claimed a swift victory over the British. -
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New States Admitted to the Union
Mississippi, Illinois, and Alabama were ratified as states. -
The Missouri Compromise
This compromise was established to maintain the balance of free and slave states when Missouri was added. The compromise stipulated that Missouri would be added as a slave state and Maine would be added as a free state. It also prohibited slavery north of the 36 30 latitude line. -
The Addition of Maine
Maine was added as a state. -
Missouri is Added
Missouri is added as a state. -
John Quincy Adams
John Adams became the sixth president of the United States. -
Andrew Jackson Elected
Andrew Jackson became the seventh president of the United States. -
The Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears was part of the relocation of Indian tribes to reserves. Many died from this harsh treatment. -
The Indian Removal Act of 1830
This act essentially forced Native American tribes to be moved to federal territory. -
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New States Admitted to the Union
Arkansas, Michigan, Florida, Texas, Iowa, Wisconsin, California, Minnesota, Oregon, Kansas, West Virginia, and Nevada were added as states. -
U.S. Presidential Election
Martin Van Buren was elected as the sixth president of the United States.