history of the us By eduardolule Sep 13, 1788 Ratification fo the new goverment under the Constitution United States Constitution Period: Sep 13, 1788 to Mar 11, 1861 History of the us Apr 30, 1789 George Washington becoming our president <a href='http://sc94.ameslab.gov/TOUR/gwash.html' ></a Dec 15, 1791 Bill of Rigths united sates Bill of rights Mar 4, 1801 Thomas Jefferson becomes President Thomas Jefferson Apr 30, 1803 the Louisiana Purhase Louisiana Purchase Jun 18, 1812 War Of 1812 War Of 1812 Jul 6, 1828 Trail Of Tears Trail Of Tears Mar 4, 1829 Election of Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson