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Lewis and Clark Expedition
Lewis and Clark were sent to explore the Louisiana Purchase. The expedition was started in St. Louis. The two were sent by Jefferson. -
James Madison Becomes President
James Madison previously wrote the constitution but soon found himself as the president. He served two terms as president. -
War of 1812 Begins
The U.S. went to war with Great Britain, the U.S. winning. The British formed an alliance with the Native Americans and went as far as burning down the White House. -
The Treaty of Ghent
This treaty ended the War of 1812. It was signed in Belgium in 1814. -
The Cumberland Road
The Cumberland Road was the first road funded by the federal government. It started in Cumberland, Maryland and ended in Illinois. -
James Monroe Becomes President
James Monroe became the 5th president. He later created the Monroe Doctrine. -
The Rush-Bagot Agreement
This agreement limited naval power on the Great Lakes between the United States and Canada. -
Erie Canal
The canal ran from Albany to Buffalo. It was completed in 1825 and made New York the #1 port. -
Convention of 1818
This set the border between U.S and Canada at 49 degrees north latitude. It was signed in Philadelphia. -
The Adams-Onis Treaty
This settled border disputes between the U.S. and Spain. The U.S. gained the Florida territory. -
The Missouri Compromise
In this compromise, Maine entered the union as a free state and Missouri entered as a slave state. This kept balance between slave and free states. -
The Election of 1824
Andrew Jackson won the most popular vote but John Quincy Adams won the electoral vote. This caused many people to believe that Quincy made a bargain with Henry Clay.
