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Election of 1800
The Election of 1800 was an election between Thomas Jefferson against John Adams. Thomas Jefferson, the Democratic-Republican, won by 8 votes. -
Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court Decision
This was William Marbury against James Madison. Marshall (Chief Justice) denied Marbury's petition because it was unconstitutional. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase including these states: Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska, and it included some of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado and Louisiana. -
Lewis and Clark Reach the Pacific Ocean
Lewis and Clark reached the Pacific ocean at the mouth of the Columbia River. They had been looking for the Northwest Passage. -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent ended the war of 1812. -
Andrew Jackson Elected President (First Term)
Common man, Andrew Jackson, is elected as president of the United States. Andrew Jackson was known for proving that you don't need an fancy education or have to be from the east and wealthy to be president.
