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Thomas Jefferson became President
He became president in 1801. He was president until March 4, 1809. He served as our 3rd president. -
The Lewis and Clark expedition
Found many new animals. They searched for years. They were amazed by the sight. -
James Madison became president.
He served as our 4th president. He and Washington were the only presidents to sign the Constitution. Both of his vice presidents died in office. -
The war of 1812
The British had 600 navy ships and the U.S only had 18. The British raided Americas capital and burnt it down. Both British and U.S spent $105 million on the war. -
James Madison declares War of 1812
He declared the war on June 1, 1812. The counties fighting were America and Great Britain. It ended on February 18, 1815. -
The battle of New Orleans was fought
The Battle of New Orleans was fought on January 8, 1815. It was told to be the final major battle of the War of 1812. The Americans won it. -
The Louisiana purchase
France had owned the Louisiana territory from 1699. The Louisiana Purchase extended the United States across the Mississippi River. The western part of the purchase were settled by the 1819 Adams Onis Treaty. -
John Quincy became president
He loved a game of pool. He was a skinny dipper. He loved morning cardio -
Andrew Jackson became president.
He was a self-taught military leader. He was our 5th president. He was a prisoner of war. -
Zachary Taylor became president
He was the 12th president of the U.S. He was a career officer in the Army. He won the Mexican American war.
