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Thomas Jefferson Becomes President.
Thomas Jefferson, some people might consider a family man, he absolutely adored his wife Martha, and had nine children with her. Thomas Jefferson is also responsible for the Louisiana purchase which more than doubled the size of our country. Thomas Jefferson was an amazing President that deserves our respect. -
James Madison Becomes President
James Madison was what you would call persistent. James Madison is known for his leadership in The War of 1812. James Madison was not really a fun guy to hang out with, he just was a plain president. -
Burning of The White House
British Troops enter Washington, D.C. ,and burn the White House in retaliation for the American attack on the city of York in Ontario Canada, in June 1812. This was a big deal for the President. The President had to flee, and I believe his wife saved the American flag, and a panting of George Washington. -
The War of 1812
No country technically won the War of 1812 all though others thought that the US won the war. Although historians believe we tied with Britain which was a great accomplishment for the US. The US is said to win because we were an independent nation. The Treaty of Ghent ended The War of 1812. -
James Monroe Becomes President
James Monroe was known for The Monroe Doctrine. The Monroe Doctrine was a political policy that was approved by James Monroe. Basically what this document said is we have a major problem going on, countries are starting to regret some of the previously fought wars they fought. -
Henry Clay The Great Compromiser
Henry clay was a man that no one really got along with. Henry Clay was known to be the best compromiser of his time. Henry Clay organized a compromise in which Missouri was "slave" but Maine would be "free." -
Andrew Jackson Becomes President
Jackson was a man who most people loved. Jackson is a known for being the only president that served in both The Revolutionary War and The War of 1812. Jackson won the re-election in 1832. -
The Indian Removal Act is passed
Under this law, the federal government funded treaties that forced tribes west. The Cherokee Tribe in Georgia refused and were supported by the supreme court. The Trail of Tears followed this act. -
William Henry Harrison Becomes President
William Henry Harrison led the army for the US in The Battle of Tippecanoe. He was a military officer and politician. William Henry Harrison was the ninth president of the United states. -
The Manifest Destiny
A lot of people believed in The Manifest Destiny. in the 1840's people became preoccupied with expansion. many believed that their movement westward was predestined by God. Manifest Destiny was the belief that the U.S. would expand "from sea to shining sea."
