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Electors
On this day the votes were counted it was a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr with 73 votes for each of them.There was alot of trouble involved in figuring out who was going to win. After many times of voting though Jefferson was finally elected President. -
Louisiana Purchase
The US bought this piece of land from the french. It was about 2 million sq km of land. We only paid $15 million for it though. The reason we wanted this land was so that we could transport goods easier along the mississippi. -
Hamilton dies
After being defeated by Hamilton, Burr was angry with some of the things he had said. Burr first demanded that he apologize, but he could not recall what he had done. So Burr and Hamilton aranged for a duel along the bank of the Hudson River. Burr then shot Hamilton here. -
James Monroe and William Pinckney are nominated commissioners for Great Britain
Jefferson nominates James Monroe and William Pinckney as joint commissioners to Great Britain. -
Capturing of Burr
Aaron Burr commited treason. He was wanting to expand and make things more developed. No one thought about his ideas, they just took the key evidence and took him in. -
Treaty Of Paris-Ended the war
Ended the revolutionary war. -
Death
Thomas Jefferson died naturally at the age of 86. It is ironic how John Adams died just a few hours after him though. Also many might of thought that Jefferson had lots of money, but he did not, it was not till after his death that his things became worth something. -
Brown Joins Anti-Slavery Society
Brown became a lecturing agent for the New York Anti-Slavery Society. -
Election of Lincoln
Lincoln was elected president. He was said to be one our best presidents because he lead us through difficult times. He was a very powerful leader, and helped the world become a better place. -
Union loses First Battle of Bull Run
Union loses First Battle of Bull Run. -
Lee Surrenders From Battle
Lee and his troops surrender from the battle. -
Washington is admitted as a state
Washington admitted as state.
