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.