1800-1876

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  • James Madison Presidential Election

    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

    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

    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

    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

    The Treaty of Ghent
    Signed in Ghent, Belgium, the Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812.
  • The Battle of New Orleans

    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

    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

    The Addition of Maine
    Maine was added as a state.
  • Missouri is Added

    Missouri is Added
    Missouri is added as a state.
  • John Quincy Adams

    John Quincy Adams
    John Adams became the sixth president of the United States.
  • Andrew Jackson Elected

    Andrew Jackson Elected
    Andrew Jackson became the seventh president of the United States.
  • The Trail of Tears

    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

    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

    U.S. Presidential Election
    Martin Van Buren was elected as the sixth president of the United States.