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The election of 1800
The election of 1800 was also known as the "Revolution of 1800". It was when Vice President Thomas Jefferson defeated President John Adams. Which was a shock to many. -
Thomas Jefferson became President.
He was the third President of the United States. His Vice President was Aaron Burr. He became president on March 4th 1801. -
The Louisiana Purchuse was bought
It was a territory of France and was about 827,000 square miles. It cost $15,000,000, and Napoleon sold it because he needed money. Today that land would cost about 1.2 Trillion dollars. -
Lewis and Clark expedition was set off
The Lewis and Clark expedition was also known as the "Corps of Discovery Expedition". It was the first American expedition to go over the western part of the United States. The expedition last a little over two years and ended September 23, 1806. -
James Madison became President
His presidency started on March 4th, 1809. His presidency ended March 4, 1817. His Vice President was George Clinton. -
The War of 1812 Started
The War of 1812 is one of the wars people forgot about. It was a war was fought between the US and the British. It was about 3 years long. -
The White House burned down
This was known as "The burning of Washington", it was a British invasion. It was during the Battle of Brandenburg, when the War of 1812 was happening. In the fire Dolly Madison saved the picture of George Washington. -
John Quincy Adams is president
John Quincy Adams was the 6th president, his father John Adams was the second president. John Q. Adams served 1 term. He was elected into the House of Reps until he died in 1848. -
Andrew Jackson became president
His presidency started March 4th, 1829. He served two terms, and his presidency ended March 4th 1837. His Vice President was John C. Calhoun. -
William Henry Harrison was elected
William Henry Harrison was the 9th president. He only was president for 31 days because he died from either typhoid, pneumonia or paratyphoid. He was the first president to ever die in his office.
