19th century

By tmellis
  • Period: to

    1790-1850

  • Bill of Rights is Ratified

    Bill of Rights is Ratified
    The Bill of Rights is enforced.

  • Cotton Gin Creation

    Cotton Gin Creation
    A machine that automated the cotton farming process was created.

  • George Washington Dies

    George Washington Dies
    Former president George Washington died.

  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase
    America purchases Louisiana from the French.

  • War of 1812 Begins

    War of 1812 Begins
    The beginning of short war between the UK and the US.

  • Missouri Compromise

    Missouri Compromise
    Drew a line through the U.S preventing the northern states above 36° 30’ from having slaves.

  • Oregon Trail

    Oregon Trail
    People start to go along the Oregon Trail to settle in the Pacific Northwest, specifically Oregon.

  • Panic of 1837

    Panic of 1837
    A financial crisis in the United States.

  • Forced Removal on Trail of Tears

    Forced Removal on Trail of Tears
    Americans killed 4,000 Native Americans trying to remove them.

  • California Gold Rush

    California Gold Rush
    Gold was discovered in California.