1800-1876

By MicahP
  • Thomas Jefferson is elected as President.

    Thomas Jefferson is elected as President.
    He won the election over Burr because of not only the Louisiana Purchase and won the federalists votes.
  • Lewis and Clark expedition

    Lewis and Clark expedition
    Lewis and Clark discovered the land that was apart of the Louisiana Purchase.
  • British interference with U.S Shipping increases

    British interference with U.S Shipping increases
    Britain wanted to weaker the trade and economics of the U.S.
  • British capture and burn Washington D.C Hartford convention burns

    British capture and burn Washington D.C Hartford convention burns
    The British burned the White house in the retaliate of the war of in Canada.
  • The battle of New Orleans News of the Treaty of Ghent reaches the United States.

    The battle of New Orleans News of the Treaty of Ghent reaches the United States.
    American troops were out numbered and they were down men led by Andrew Jackson they still won the fight.
  • Erie Canal opens in upstate New York

    Erie Canal opens in upstate New York
    The opening of the Erie Canal helps New York in trade and in settlements.
  • Cyrus McCormick invents a mechanical reaper

    Cyrus McCormick invents a mechanical reaper
    Made for farmers and helped with their crops.
  • John deere invents the steele plow

    John deere invents the steele plow
    He created the steele plow for farmers and for agriculture in lands.
  • Elias Howe invents the sewing machine

    Elias Howe invents the sewing machine
    He invented the very first sewing machine.
  • Know- Nothing party (American party) formed

    Know- Nothing party (American party) formed
    To prevent Catholics and immigrants and non American people to political offices.