History project

America signs DOI

Jul 4, 1776

America gains independence from the U.K and becomes a country.

End of Revolutionary War

Sep 3, 1783

America wins the revolutionary war against the U.K

George Washington is elected president

Apr 30, 1789

George Washington is elected the very first president of the United States, though he rejects it at first.

Thomas Jefferson is elected president

1796

In 1796, Thomas Jefferson is elected the second president of the United States.

George Washingtons death

Dec 14, 1799

The first president of the U.S. passes away from a throat infection.

Louisiana Purchase

1802

Louisiana is purchased from France in 1803 and expanded America's borders.

War of 1812

Jun 15, 1812

The war of 1812 begins following a dispute with GB, the war would end with a draw.

War of 1812 ends

Feb 18, 1815

The war of 1812 would come to an end after the signing of the Treaty of Ghent.

Compromise of 1850

1850

The compromise of 1850 was set to settle the situation of slave states vs free states.

Start of the American Civil War

Apr 12, 1861

The American Civil War begins and would bring up on the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.