Jeffersonian Era and Jacksonian Era

Election of 1800

Sep 5, 1800

Thomas Jafferson and John Adams ran against each other in the election of 1800. Thomas Jefferson beat John Adams.

Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court Decision

Feb 24, 1803

The court had a unanimous decision that Marbury had the right to commission Madison but they couldn't force Madison to do anything.

Louisiana Purchase

Apr 30, 1803

The Louisiana Purchase was when the United States payed 15 million dollars to buy the Louisiana Territory.

Lewis & Clark reach the Pacific Ocean

Nov 7, 1805

Lewis and Clark are in search of the "Northwest Passage" that will lead them from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean straight through the United States. Lewis and Clark realize that no such passage exists when they reach the Pacific.

Treaty of Ghent

Dec 24, 1814

The treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812. The war was between the US and Great Britain and Ireland. Ghent is modern day Belgium.

Andrew Jackson Elected President (1st Term)

Dec 3, 1828

Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States. Jackson was a good new change to the country from the others that came before him.