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First Industrial Revolution
(Description) The First Industrial Revolution of the US that started with Samuel Slater’s invention of the mill. (Significance) Created controversial things like adult and child labor but hugely improved the economy. -
Canadian Invasions
(Description) The US tried to gain land by invading Canada. (Significance) The US failed to conquer Canada, but it's best remembered through Andrew Jackson’s heroism during the battles. -
Hamilton Financial Plan
(Description) Hamilton’s plan wrote that overall, the government will be forced to pay the federal and state debts. (Significance) Had major success and made the United States look more trustworthy and attractive to foreign investors. -
Jefferson Administration
(Description) Thomas Jefferson was elected the third president of the United States. (Significance) Thomas Jefferson was a well-known man at the time, and he did a lot of great things during his presidency. An example would be the Louisiana Purchase. -
Marbury Vs. Madison
(Description) A historical supreme court case between William Marbury and James Madison. (Significance) It led to the creation of Judicial review in American Government. -
Louisiana Purchase
(Description) Thomas Jefferson purchased almost half of the now today America from the French. (Significance) It costed $15 million back then, which is $342 million in today’s money. It also was a big step in America’s westward expansion. -
Madison Administration
(Description) James Madison was elected the 4th president of the United States. (Significance) James Madison did great things during his presidency including the ratifying of the Constitution. -
War of 1812
(Description) The second war fought between the United States and the British over British violations of maritime rights. (Significance) It was the second war fought against the British and one of the most significant events was the burning of the White House. -
Chesapeake Campaign
(Description) Two British naval initiatives. There first attack was a mainland invasion on Washington DC. They also attempted an attack on Baltimore. (Significance) The Chesapeake Campaign led by the British was able to burn the White House on there invasion of Washington DC. -
Fort McHenry & Star-Spangled Banner Written
(Description) Francis Scott Key saw the American flag still standing in the aftermath of the Battle of Fort McHenry. This inspired him to write the Star Sprangled Banner. (Significance) The Star Sprangled Banner is the United States’ national anthem. It is one of the most sacred parts of the United States. -
Treaty of Ghent
(Description) The Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812. It was ratified on February 17, 1815. (Significance) The treaty ended the War of 1812. It made peace with the British and the US. -
Battle of New Orleans
(Description) The last fight against the British and resulted in a major victory for the US. (Significance) It became a symbol of Democracy triumphing over aristocracy. -
Monroe Administration
(Description) James Monroe was elected the fifth president of the United States. (Significance) Monroe’s term was known as the Era of Good Feelings. Very peaceful time for the US and was prosperous during his run. -
McColloch Vs. Maryland
(Description) A historical supreme court case between James McCulloch and the state of Maryland. (Significance) The case defined certain parts of the legislative branch. -
Monroe Doctrine
(Description) A statement to European countries that the US will not tolerate any more colonization. (Significance) Was known as the biggest and best-known policy by the US towards European countries. -
Jackson Administration
(Description) Andrew Jackson was elected the seventh president of the United States. (Significance) He did many but some controversial things during his presidency. One of these controversial events was the Trail of Tears. -
Indian Removal Act of 1830
(Description) A treaty that gained the land of the Natives and moved the Natives farther west. (Significance) Led to the Trail of Tears which killed thousands of Natives. -
Henry Clay’s “American System”
(Description) Henry Clays proposal of how the economy should be run. (Significance) The system ultimately did its job and made the economy run more self-sufficiently. -
Nullification Crisis
(Description) A confrontation between the state of South Carolina and the American Government over claimed unconstitutional tariffs. (Significance) Was the first tense conflict between a state and government in American history that almost led to a Civil War. -
Texas War
(Description) The war for Texas independence from Mexico. (Significance) Led to Texas becoming apart of the United States. -
Polk Administration
(Description) James Knox Polk was elected the 11th president of the United States. (Significance) Polk did a lot of great stuff during his run including gaining almost all the rest of the land of today’s United States. -
Annexation of Texas
(Description) Texas became a part of the United States. It was the 28th state. (Significance) The United States gained more land from Mexico. -
War with Mexico
(Description) The war between Mexico and the United States. (Significance) Resulted in the United States gaining almost all of the western part of today’s United States. -
Seneca Falls
(Description) The first women’s rights convention in United States history. (Significance) Was the first major step towards women’s rights in the US.