1800-1876

Thomas Jefferson Becomes President

Mar 4, 1801

Thomas Jefferson is sworn in as president and stays in this position until March 4, 1809.

Louisiana Purchase

May 2, 1803

The United States purchased the Louisiana territory from France.

James Madison Becomes President

Mar 4, 1809

James Madison is sworn in as president and stays in this position until March 4, 1817.

Battle of Tippecanoe

Nov 7, 1811

The U.S. won this battle and it helped William Henry Harrison get elected as president.

War of 1812 Starts

Jun 18, 1812

The War of 1812 was a war the U.S. and its indigenous allies had against Britain, its colonies, and Spain.

Battle of New Orleans

Jan 8, 1815

The Battle of New Orleans was fought 5 miles outside of the French Quarter of New Orleans and lasted 18 days. The U.S. won this battle. This was the last battle of The War of 1812.

James Monroe Becomes President

Mar 4, 1817

James Monroe is sworn in as president and stays in this position until March 4, 1825.

John Quincy Adams Becomes President

Mar 4, 1825

John Quincy Adams is sworn in as president and stays in this position until March 4, 1829.

Andrew Jackson Becomes President

Mar 4, 1829

Andrew Jackson is sworn in as president and stays in this position until March 4, 1837.

Martin Van Buren Becomes President

Mar 4, 1837

Martin Van Buren is sworn in as president and stays in this position until March 4, 1841.

William Henry Harrison Becomes President

Mar 4, 1841

William Henry Harrison is sworn in as president and stays in this position until April 4, 1841.

John Tyler Becomes President

Apr 6, 1841

John Tyler is sworn in as president and stays in this position until March 4, 1845.

James Knox Polk Becomes President

Mar 4, 1845

James Knox Polk is sworn in as president and stays in this position until March 3, 1849.

Zachary Taylor Becomes President

Mar 4, 1849

Zachary Taylor is sworn in as president and is in this position until July 9, 1850.

Millard Fillmore Becomes President

Jul 10, 1850

Millard Fillmore is sworn in as president and stays in this position until March 3, 1853

Franklin Pierce Becomes President

Mar 4, 1853

Franklin Pierce is sworn in as president and stays in this position until March 4, 1857.

James Buchanan Becomes President

Mar 4, 1857

James Buchanan is sworn in as president and stays in this position until March 4, 1861.

Abraham Lincoln Becomes President

Mar 4, 1861

Abraham Lincoln is sworn in as president and stays in this position until April 15, 1865.

Civil War Begins

Apr 12, 1861

11 states secede from Union because of disputes about slavery. The Civil War between the South and the North begins.

Battle of Shiloh

Apr 6, 1862

The North won this battle and their victory allowed them to take over the Mississippi Valley later on.

Battle of Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

Over 20,000 men died in this battle. The North won this battle.

Emancipation Proclamation

Sep 22, 1862

Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. This freed slaves in rebellious states.

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War. The North won this battle and put a stop to the string of victories the South was having.

Civil War Ends

Apr 9, 1865

Robert E. Lee surrenders at Appomattox Courthouse. The North wins the Civil War.

Andrew Johnson Becomes President

Apr 15, 1865

Andrew Johnson is sworn in as president and stays in this position until March 4, 1869.

Abraham Lincoln Is Assassinated

Apr 15, 1865

While watching a play with his wife, Abraham Lincoln is shot by John Wilkes Booth.

Ulysses S. Grant Becomes President

Mar 4, 1869

Ulysses S. Grant is sworn in as president and stays in this position until March 4, 1877.