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1800 Election
During the election of 1800, Jefferson and Aaron Burr were against each other and fought bitterly to win the election. -
Westward Expansion
Americans continued to move westward in conestoga wagons into Spanish territory to trade in New Orleans. -
American Ships in Tripoli
Pirates in Tripoli are forcing ships to pay tribute to pass into the Mediterranean. -
War with Tripoli
America declares war on Tripoli because of the attacks on the ships, and they win the war in the end. -
Judiciary Act
This act allowed Thomas Jefferson to make many appointments for judges , and made many new courts. -
Inauguration
Jefferson is elected 3rd U.S. president after a tie with Aaron Burr -
French Lose Saint Dominigue
The people of Saint Dominigue are inspired by the French Revolution and launch a revolt, gaining independence from France. -
Spain Changes Policies
Spain no longer allows America to trade in New Orleans or sail on the Mississippi, and America was suspicious of France. -
West Point Founding
Thomas Jefferson founds the West Point Military Academy. -
Louisiana Purchase
France no longer needed the Louisiana territory, so they sold it to America for very cheap. -
Federalists Plan to Secede
The Louisiana purchase made many Federalists angry, and many wanted to secede from the United States.They were led by Aaron Burr. -
Hamilton Dies
Alexander Hamilton dies in a duel with Aaron Burr for planning to secede as well as personal reasons. -
Jefferson Reelection
Thomas Jefferson is reelected as president in 1804. -
Pike's Expedition
Zebulon Pike made two expeditions into the new territory between 1805 and 1807. -
Lewis and Clark
Jefferson sends the Lewis and Clark expedition to the new territory to explore.
