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Thomas Jefferson Takes Office
Thomas Jefferson wins the election of !800 against John Adams, Charles Pickney, and Aaron Burr after the 36th vote. -
US Senate Approves Louisiana Purchase
US Senate approves the Louisiana purchase that France sells to US for !5 million dollars. -
Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark set out for their expedition to explore the new land from the Louisiana Purchase. -
The Embargo Act
Congress passes the law that forbids any trade with foreign countries which failed and the Non-Intercourse Act was introduced. -
The War Of 1812
US declares war with Great Britain to fight for independence. Great Britain burns down the White House. This war ends in 1815 with a victory for the US. -
Battle Of New Orleans
This battle was the last major conflict of the War Of 1812. Andrew Jackson comes out as a hero. -
Napolean Returns To Power
Napolean returns to power in France but is defeated in the Battle Of Waterloo. -
James Monroe Elected
James Monroe runs up against King Rufus and defeats him. -
Rush Bagot Agreement
US and British make an agreement for disputes. The agreement limits naval power for Great Lakes. -
Missouri Compromise
This settles disputes over slavery. Maine joins the union as a free state and Missouri joins as a slave state. -
Independence From Spain
Mexico and Peru gain independence from Spain. -
Monroe Doctrine
An American policy warning foreign nations not to interfere with the US. -
Liberia
Liberia becomes founded by free American slaves. -
John Quincy Adams Elected
John Quincy Adams runs against Andrew Jackson and wins by the most electoral votes. -
Erie Canal
A canal made to help open up the midwest to farming and settlement. it starts in Buffalo then ends in Albany.
