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Signing of the Declaration of Independence
On July 4th, the 13 American colonies declared independence from Great Britain. It was signed at the Pennsylvania State House and was signed by 56 delegates, including John Hancock. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed on September 3rd, 1783 and ended the war of the American Revolution. Britain recognized America's independence and granted the US, western territory. -
The Judiciary Act of 1789
The Judiciary Act of 1789 established the federal judiciary system, including the Supreme Court. It was signed into law by President George Washington. -
Louisiana Puchase
The US purchased the Louisiana Territory from France. It doubled the size of the country. It strengthen the country majorly. -
War of 1812
The US declares war on Great Britain due to conflicts within trade and imprisonment. President James Madison signed a declaration of war into law. -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent ends the war of 1812. It was a peace agreement where Great Britain agreed to relinquish claims to the Northwest Territory and both to work to end slave trade. -
Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise was passed by Congress on March 3, 1820. It was signed by President James Monroe. It admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. It prohibited slavery in the remaining Louisiana Purchase. -
Monroe Doctrine
On December 2, 1823, President James Monroe delivered his annual address to Congress. It declares the Americas off-limits to further European colonization and interference. -
Indian Removal Act
This act allowed the president to negotiate with Native American tribes to exchange their land east of the Mississippi River for land in the west. It was signed by Jackson, known as the Trail of Tears. -
Dred Scott Decision
The Dred Scott Decision was a landmark decision that states that the Supreme Court rules that African Americans are not U.S. citizens and that Congress cannot ban slavery in the territories.