-
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was elected as the 3rd president after serving as Vice President to John Adams. Thomas Jefferson was a well-known figure in the United States for his role in establishing the constitution -
Louisiana Purchase
Nearly doubled the size of the United States at the time. France had just won the territory and sold it to the United States for 15 million dollars, which is about 18 dollars per square mile -
New Jersey Abolishes Slavery
New Jersey passes a law abolishing slavery, they would be known as the last Northern State to abolish slavery -
James Madison
Madison was elected as the 4th president. He was a diplomat, American statesman, and a founding father. He is most known for his role in the constitution and bill of rights. This established his nickname as “The Father of The Constitution” -
James Monroe
Elected as the 5th president, James Monroe was a lawyer, diplomat, and founding father. Monroe initially opposed the constitution and wanted a strong bill of rights -
John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams was the 6th president elected. He was an American statesman, lawyer, and diplomat. He was most known for his role in creating the Monroe Doctrine -
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson was the 7th elected president. He was a lawyer, general, and statesman who was known as the “peoples president” who stood for the common man -
The Book of Mormon
Religion that believes prophets lived in America for a substantial amount of time established in 1830. -
Texas takes San Antonio
Major victory for Texas in the war of independence. Texas annexed San Antonio from Spanish rule beginning the takeover of Texas -
Civil War
The beginning of the civil war broke out between the Union versus the confederation. The main issue was about slavery, the Union wanted it to be abolished and the confederation wanted it to stay