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Thomas Jefferson takes office
Thomas Jefferson wins v. John Adams -
Lewis and Clark begin their westward journey
Lewis and Clark begin their journey westward into the Louisiana purchase -
Congress passes embargo act
the embargo act allowed no trade with European countries. -
Us declares war on Britan
This is also known as the war of 1812 there was about 36 months of continuous fighting -
foreign conflicts resolved
Monroe's administration resolved conflicts with foreign powers. -
james monroe takes office
James Monroe takes office becoming the fifth president -
Erie canal proposed
DeWitt Clinton, The governor of NewYork, wanted the state of New York to build a Canal from Lake Erie to Albany, on the Hudson River. This was known as the "Erie Canal". -
Monroe sent Jackson to capture Seminole Indians
during the war, the US seized many Spanish posts. -
Adams-onis treaty signed
It agreed that Spain gave Florida to the United States. In return, the U.S. would give up its claim on Texas and take the responsibility for 5 million dollars of U.S. citizens claims against Spain. -
Missouri compromise was agreed on
The agreement stated that Missouri would enter the Union as a slave state and Maine would join as a free state. It also stated that slavery was not allowed north of the 36°30' line. -
James Monroe elected again
James Monroe was re-elected for president -
Monroe doctrine was issued
The Monroe Doctrine was issued and that states that no European power shall interfere with the U.S. and the United States will not interfere with Europe either. -
Henry Clay proposed the American System
It is a tariff to advance domestic industries and discourage Americans from buying foreign goods. -
Erie canal completed
The Erie Canal was finished. Many lives were lost in the process, the end result was spactular. -
Jackson becomes president
Andrew Jackson becomes the 7th president of the United States.
