First Half of the 19th Century Timeline

  • The US capital was moved from Philadelphia to Washington.

    The US capital was moved from Philadelphia to Washington.
    This was important because that is were the president lives. Also it was the first time in history a capital had been moved. This house was burned down.
  • US congress meets for the first time in history.

    US congress meets for the first time in history.
    This is major because they make laws. Also they signed the declaration of Independence. They had never met before.
  • George Washington is inaugurated

    George Washington is inaugurated
    This is major because he was a commander. Also served two terms. He was the only president who got 100% electoral vote.
  • Lousnia Purchase

    Lousnia Purchase
    This was a very big event because it was the Us biggest purchase.Also most of it was slave land. Also it was one of the biggest event in US.
  • James Madson

    James Madson
    James Madison was ignorant. This was big because he is a president. Also he was a statesman.
  • The war of 1812

    The war of 1812
    This was a war between Great Britain, America, and Canada. This was big because Canada should have been left out but Britain tried to sneak attack USA but went into Canada. Britain lost horrible.
  • James Monreo

    James Monreo
    James was inaugurated. He would be taking the white house over soon. He was a very nice guy and was a member in the army.
  • Railrode

    Railrode
    The construction began on the Baltimore Rail rode. This was big because it was the first rail rode. Also the longest.
  • James Polk

    James Polk
    James was invigorated . He was a nation chief in the Mexican army. He also was the 11th president.
  • Zarchy Taylor

    Zarchy Taylor
    He was invigorated. He was known as a American hero. He fought in the Mexican war.