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Writing of the Constitution
The U.S. Constitution was written to make a strong federal government for the U.S. The Constitution provided separation of powers and rights. -
Louisiana Purchase
The U.S. purchased 828,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi River for $15 million. This covered all, or part of 15 U.S. states and 2 Canadian Provinces. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Lewis and Clark set out on an expedition to study the Native American tribes,plants,animals, and terrain of the land purchased in the Louisanna Purchase. -
The War of 1812
The War of 1812 lasted to 1814. This war started because Britain and France were getting in the way of American trades and they were taking U.S. ships. The United Stated confirmed Independence. -
White House Burned
This attack was during the War of 1812.The British army started fires at many buildings including the White House and the Capital.
