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Timeline of the U.S. (1789-1815)

By dgandy260

  • Washington Inaugurated 1st U.S. President

    George Washington was inaugurated on New York City. His vice-president was John Adams, the runner-up. He set two precedents by being called Mr. President and by calling on his cabinet to advise him on official matters.

  • Jay's Treaty is Signed

    Jay's treaty was signed with the British in order to prevent prevent the siezure of American ships and also to try to persuade the British to give up their northwestern forts. The British agreed to leave the Ohio Valley and pay for damages to the American ships they had seized.

  • John Adams Elected 2nd President

    Thomas Jefferson was his vice-president, though Adams was a Federalist. During his presidency, Adams passed the Alian & Sedition Acts.

  • The XYZ Affair

    The French try to force money out of the U.S. and the U.S. refuses. The U.S. cancels all of its treaties with France.

  • Jefferson Elected 3rd President

  • U.S. buys Louisiana from France

    In order to avoid hostilities, Jefferson bought Louisiana from France for $15 million.
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    The Lewis and Clark Expedition

    Lewis and Clark set out to explore the Louisiana Territory and establish good relations with the Native Americans. Sacagawea was their guide and she helped them in ways such as helping them trade for horses.

  • The Embargo Act Passed

    The Embargo Act was passed in order to stop all foreign trade. It was not effective because it caused many American shippers to lose income.

  • James Madison Becomes 4th President

  • The Battle of Tippencanoe

    William Henry Harrison led the Americans and Tecumseh led the Native American forces. The Native Americans were defeated and Tecumseh sided with the British in Canada.

  • The War of 1812 Begins

    Under James Madison, the war of 1812 began. It was caused by Britain's role in helping the Native Americans and its policy on the high seas.

  • The Battle of New Orleans; Treaty of Ghent Signed

    Under Andrew Jackson, American forces won the Battle of New Orleans. It increased Americans' patriotism and broke the strength of the Native American resistances.