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Whiskey Rebellion
[Info](http:// Notes)First major domistic challenge of the U.S. Farmers were upset about the new wiskey tax. Pres at time George Washingtion -
Jay's Treaty
InfoThis treaty, known officially as the "Treaty of Amity Commerce and Navigation, between Britain and The United States of America" attempted to resolve the tensions between England and the United States that had risen to great heights since the end of the Revolutionary War. Pres at time George Washingtion -
Pickney's Treaty
infoAn agreement in 1795 between Spain and the U.S. by which Spain recognized the 31st parallel as the southern boundary of the U.S. and permitted free navigation of the Mississippi to American ships. Pres at time Washingtion -
Faerwell Adress
PicInfoIn early 1796, President George Washington decided not to run for a third term and began writing his farewell address to the American people. The address went through numerous drafts in large part due to suggestions made by Alexander Hamilton.The address was printed in Philadelphia’s American Daily Advertiser on September 19, 1796. Pres at time Washingtion -
Election of 1800
[Info](http:// Notes)A.K.A Revolution of 1800. This election is significant because the Democratic Republicans take power peace fully. Winner Thomas Jefferson -
Louisiana Purchase
InfoWith the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the United States nearly doubled the size of the young republic. What was known as Louisiana Territory stretched from the Mississippi River in the east to the Rocky Mountains in the west and from the Gulf of Mexico in the south to the Canadian border in the north.This considered one of the most important achievements during Thomas Jefferson’s presidency. -
Lewis And Clark Expedition
http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/lewis-clark/' >Info</a>Jefferson hoped that Lewis and Clark would find a water route linking the Columbia and Missouri rivers. This water link would connect the Pacific Ocean with the Mississippi River system, thus giving the new western land access to port markets out of the Gulf of Mexico and to eastern cities along the Ohio River and its minor tributaries. Pres. at time Thomas Jefferson -
SteamBoat Invented
InfoIn the early 1800s, American Robert Fulton built the first commercially successful steamboat, and by the mid-19th century, steamships were carrying freight across the Atlantic. -
Start of War of 1812
infoIn the War of 1812, the United States took on the greatest naval power in the world, Great Britain, in a conflict that would have an great impact on the country's future. Causes of the war included British attempts to restrict U.S. trade, the impressment of American seamen and desire to expand territory. Pres. at time James Madson -
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Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was the last major battle of the War of 1812. Jackson defeated the British just 30 minutes to bad the battle didnt really mater because the Treaty of Ghent had alredy been signed. Pres. at time James Madson -
Adams-Onis Treaty
InfoThe Adams-Onis Treaty between the United States and Spain The principal elements in the treaty were the acquisition of Florida by the United States and the establishment of a boundary line between Spanish territory and the United States. Pres. at time James Monroe -
Monroe Doctrine
Info President James Monroe used his annual message to Congress for a bold assertion: 'The American continents ... are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.' 'Monroe Doctrine' became a cornerstone of American foreign policy. Secretary of State John Quincy Adams had played the most important role in developing the wording of the declaration. Pre at time James Monroe -
Election of 1824
[info](http:// Notes)All candiates in race were Democratic Republican. The four candidates were John Quincey Adams, Crawford, Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay, Winner is John Quinecy Adams. Andrew jackson calls the win a corupt bargin. -
Trail Of Tears
InfoAt the beginning of the 1830s, Native Americans lived on millions of acres of land in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina and Florida and that had occupied for generations. By the end of the decade very few natives remained anywhere in the southeastern United States.The federal government forced them to leave their homelands and walk thousands of miles to a special Indian territory This walk was known as the Trail of Tears. Pres at time Andrew Jackson. -
Telegraph Invented
Info It worked by transmitting electrical signals over a wire laid between stations.Samuel Morse developed a code that assigned a set of dots and dashes to each letter of the English alphabet.
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54-40 Or Fight
InfoJames K. Polk was elected president with the slogan "54'40 or fight!" This slogan also showed the British that the United States was prepared for war if they did not turn over all of Oregon. -
Annexation Of Texas
PicInfoDuring his term U.S. President James K. Polk oversaw the greatest territorial expansion of the United States to date. Polk accomplished this through the annexation of Texas in 1845
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California Gold Rush
InfoThe discovery of gold nuggets in the Sacramento Valley in early 1848 sparked the Gold Rush, arguably one of the most significant events to shape American history during the first half of the 19th century. Pres at time James Knox Polk -
