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19th Century
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Election of 1800
The Election of 1800 was between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. The election went from October 31, 1800 to December 3, 1800. Thomas Jefferson had tied with his running mate Aaron Burr. The House of Reps took a vote and Jefferson won. -
The Louisiana Purchase
Napoleon had given up on his dreams of an American Empire. He needed money to fight European wars. Thomas Jefferson offered him $15,000,000 and he accepted it. -
James Madison Elected President
James Madison had beat Charles Pickney in 1808. He was inaugurated in 1809. James Madison is known as the "Father of the Constitution." -
War of 1812
James Madison was president during the war. It was caused because of the British impressment of Americans. During the war, the British had burned the White House in 1814. -
The Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent was signed to end the War of 1812. People had not known about the Treaty of Ghent until about 2 months after it was signed. Since people hadn't known of the treaty yet, the Battle of New Orleans happened. -
James Monroe Elected President
James Monroe had beaten Rufus King in 1816. He was inaugurated on March 4, 1817. Before he had been James Madison's Secretary of State -
John Quincy Adams Elected President
John Quincy Adams beat Andrew Jackson in 1824. His inauguration was March 4, 1825. He won because of a dirty deal with Henry Clay. -
Andrew Jackson Elected President
Andrew Jackson beat John Quincy Adams in 1828. His inauguration was March 4, 1829. Jackson also won his re-election unlike John Quincy Adams.
