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Thomas Jefferson is elected President
The House of Representatives voted him in as the 3rd President of the United States after he tied Aaron Burr with 73 electoral college votes. -
Ohio Joins the Union
Ohio becomes the 17th state. -
The Louisiana Purchase
President Jefferson purchases the Louisiana Territory from France and Napoleon for 15 million dollars. It roughly doubled the size of the united states, but was a hard decision because many including Jefferson thought it may be unconstitutional. -
Lewis and Clark Begin their Expedition
in order to map the Northwest United States they set off from St. Louis navigating the Missouri river -
James Madison is elected
he was the Fourth President of the United States. He was also the smallest President, only 5'4" tall and weighing just 100 pounds. -
The War of 1812 begins
Congress Narrowly Approves war with Great Britain. Britain was blockading U.S. trade with France due to their war at the time and impressed American Sailors into the Royal Navy. It was not supported by all of the United States and was derogatorily referred to as "Mr. Madison's War" -
The Battle of York
American troops raid and destroy but do not occupy the city of Toronto Canada. 14 american ships and 1700 troops attacked the city. -
The White House is Burned
British forces occupy Washington D.C. and burnt the White House during the war of 1812 "in retaliation" for the destruction of Canadian public buildings. -
Treaty of Ghent
Brought an end to the war of 1812 between the U.S. and Great Britain. -
James Monroe Becomes President
He is sworn in as the 5th President of the United States -
The U.S. takes Florida
Spain cedes the Florida Territory to the U.S. in the Adams-Onis Treaty -
The Missouri Compromise
The bill Passes congress and slavery is allowed in Missouri but is prohibited west of the Mississippi river -
John Quincy Adams is inaugurated President
In what is known as a "Corrupt Bargain" Henry Clay helped get Adams elected and in turn became Secretary of State. John Quincy Adams was also the first child of a president to become president. -
Samuel Morey Patents the Internal Combustion Engine
