1800's Timeline

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    1800's timeline

  • Cotton Gin

    Cotton Gin

    A machine that separated cotton seeds from the cotton so it caused a need of slaves and ultimately hurt the north and souths relations.
  • The War of 1812

    The War of 1812

    It was a war between the U.S. and Great Britain. It expanded the power of the government. Made peace with Britain. And gave the U.S. native american territory
  • Henry Clay's American System

    Henry Clay's American System

    The policy promoting industries in the U.S. and placing a tariff on foreign goods. This expanded the power of the government.
  • Missouri Compromise

    Missouri Compromise

    Formed a line that did not allow slavery above that line in the Louisiana Purchase. This separated the North from the Soth
  • Monroe Doctrine

    Monroe Doctrine

    A policy that didn't not allow European colonialism in the country. This made the government more powerful.
  • The Alamo

    The Alamo

    A battle between Texans and the Mexicans. The Texans held off the large Mexican army which allowed Texas to join the U.S. This expanded the territory.
  • Trail of Tears

    Trail of Tears

    a series of different relocations of Native Americans by the U.S. Increased americas territory
  • Manifest Destiny

    Manifest Destiny

    an understanding that the expansion of america was inevitable. Ultimately expanded the U.S.'s territory
  • America Mexico war

    America Mexico war

    A war between america and mexico over the annex of texas. This hurt our power since we had to invest money and soldiers but also gave the south a state which further divides the north and south.
  • Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

    Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

    A peace treaty signed by America and Mexico to end their war. America won land from Mexico after the war expanding our landmass.