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Thomas Jefferson Elected President
referred to as the Revolution of 1800, since power was handed over from the Federalist control to Republican control -
Adams makes "midnight" appointments
for fear of Republican take over, he quickly appointed all federalist judges to the supreme court -
Judiciary Act Repealed
Jefferson's congressional allies called for repeal of the Judiciary Act. The Federalists convincing arguement did little to convince the Republican dominated Congress -
Lewjs and Clark Expedition
Lasted 3 years, ended up reaching the Pacific Coast, first to do so -
Marbury V. Madison
Chief Justice John Marshall, sets the precedent for judicial review -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was concluded with France, more than doubling the size of the U.S. -
Aaron Burr Kills Alexander Hamilton in a Duel
Hamilton himself was against dueling, since his son was killed in one. But he still agreed to it anyways. -
Jefferson Elected to 2nd Term
His popularity spread rapidly after he defeated the Barbary Pirates -
Burr Is Tried for Conspiracy
Ends up getting acquitted after the prosecturs couldn't present enough evidence -
Embargo Act Passed
American laws restricting American ships from engaging in foreign trade -
Slave Trade Ends
This banned importation of slaves, but not trade within the country -
Madison Elected President
defeated Charles Pinckney -
Non Intercourse Act
Embargo Act repealed; lifted all embargoes on American shipping except for those bound for British or French ports -
Harrison defeats Indians at Tippecanoe
Harrison encamped his army on a nearby hill and, during the early dawn hours of November 7, the confederacy launched a sneak attack on his camp. Harrison's men held their ground, and the Indians withdrew from the village after their defeat. -
Madison Elected to 2nd Term
Ousts De Clinton of New York -
British Defeated by Oliver Hazzard Perry at Battle of Put in Bay
Nine vessels of the United States Navy defeated and captured six vessels of Great Britain's Royal Navy. This ensured American control of the lake for the rest of the war -
Jackson Defeats Indians at Battle of Horseshoe Bend
American forces and Indian allies under General Andrew Jackson defeated the Red Sticks, a part of the Creek Indian tribe inspired by the Shawnee leader Tecumseh, effectively ending the Creek War. -
British Marines Burn Washington
During the Battle of Bladensburg, Barney and 500 Marines and flotillamen made a heroic defense of the national capital—fighting against the enemy hand to hand with cutlasses and pikes. The battle raged for four hours but eventually the British defeated the greatly outnumbered Americans. The defenders were forced to fall back after nearly being cut off, and the British went on to burn the Capitol and White House. -
Hartford Convention
an event spanning from December 15, 1814–January 4, 1815 in the United States during the War of 1812 in which New England's opposition to the war reached the point where secession from the United States was discussed -
Treaty of Ghent
No land transferred to either country; treaty mainly ends fighting and brings peace
