Colonial America

By Kyphi594

  • Thomas Jefferson beomes the 3rd U.S. President

    Thomas Jefferson beomes the 3rd U.S. President

  • The "Louisiana Purchase"

    The "Louisiana Purchase"
    The U.S. buys 828,000 square miles west of the Mississippi River from France, costed about $15 million or 3 cents an acre.

  • War of 1812

    War of 1812
    Congress declares war on Britain.

  • Missouri Compromise

    Missouri Compromise
    Congress approves the "Missouri Compromise," designed to keep a balance between free and slave states.

  • Inauguration

    Inauguration
    Andrew Jackson is inaugurated as the Seventh U,S, President.

  • Dred Scott

    Dred Scott
    Supreme Court hands down the Dredd Scott decision, ruling that slaves are property and have no more rights than other property.

  • Elected!

    Elected!
    Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th U.S. president.

  • Murdered!

    Murdered!
    Abraham Lincoln is shot while attending a play in Washington, D.C. He died the next day.