History Timeline

  • Treaty of Greenville

    Treaty of Greenville
    The Treaty of Greenville was a treaty that pushed the indians out of the Northwest Territory. The treaty was signed during Washington's presidency
  • Lousiana Purchase

    Lousiana Purchase
    The Louisiana purchase was sold for 15 million dollars. The Louisiana Purchase made the United States double its size.
  • The steamboat is invented

    The steamboat is invented
    The steamboat was used to carry cargo and people. Steam boats are rarely used anymore
  • Battle of Tippecanoe

    Battle of Tippecanoe
    Tecumseh v.s. Harrison again. Tecumseh turns to help British after the battle.
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    War of 1812

    All started because of the impressment of American ships. Unnecessary war no territory was gained or lost.
  • Treaty of Ghent

    Signed on December 24. Was signed in the city of Ghent, Belgium.
  • Indiana became a stat

    Indiana became a stat
    Indiana became the 19th state of the Union. Indiana became a free state.
  • National Road Finished

    National Road Finished
    The national road was the first major highway in America. The road was also called route 40.
  • Adam-Onus Treaty

    Adam-Onus Treaty
    Signed during John Adams presidency. Also known as the Florida purchase territory.
  • Missouri Compromise

    Missouri Compromise
    The Missouri Compromise was made in 1820. They later reapplied in 1850.
  • Erie Canal finished

    Erie Canal finished
    The Erie canal is a canal in New York. The Erie canal is part of the New York canal system.
  • John Quincy Adams is elected President

    John Quincy Adams is elected President
    John Quincy Adams was the 6th American president. He is also related to John Adams.
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    Jackson elected president

    Jackson rose to fame because of the Battle of New Orleans. Became the 7th president.
  • The Battle of The-Alamo

    The battle occurred in Texas. Was against Mexicans.
  • Texas becomes a state

    Texas becomes the 25th state. Home of the battle of the Alamo.
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    Trail of Tears

    Andrew Jackson forces Indians out past the Appellation Mountains.
  • The California Gold Rush

    All started by moving out westward. California gained popularity after one man found gold in a mine.
  • California becomes part if the United States

    California became the 31st state. California was home to many people early on because of the Gold Rush.
  • Kansas/Nebraska Act

    Allowed people inside their borders to determine if they wanted slavery. This replied the Missouri Compromise.
  • The Dred Scott Decision

    A case in court. Was a landmark decision for the Supreme Court.