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French & Indian War
France and England's competition for land in America grows thus the war. Although there is no clear victor in this scenario, it did end with the treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle -
Victory In Revolutionary War
After eight years of brutal fighting among the British and the Americans, America reigns victorious. This is the beginning of our demorcacy. -
Constitution of the United States
The Contitution required 9 states to ratify it. After several meetings and the Constitutional Convention, this occured when New Hampshire became the ninth state to force the Contitution into effect. -
George Washington Elected First Term
After the victory that occured in the Revolutionary War against England, America decides to elect their first official leader of the new Demorcray - George Washington. One of his most popular accomplishments is his victories in the French&Indian War. He is responsible for America's setup as we know it. Healso had a heavy impact on the Constitution and the Bill of RIghts. -
George Washington's Presidency Ends
After Washington refuses to lead another term as president, he is out of office officially as of March 4th. John Adams will become the second president in order to take Washington's place. -
War of 1812 Begins
America declared war upon England once again for reasons like the impressment of American merchants, and the British support of Indians and the anti-westward expansion movement. Other causes of the war were England's undying want to restrict US trade.This serves as a second Revolutionary War. This also tests our country's strength and growth over the years -
War of 1812 Ends
After a three month discussion of peace, the opposing countries finally signed the Treaty of Ghent at Ghent, Belgium.Negotiating was non-stop. However, America was finally pleased when the treaty unveiled an independent honour for the country, an end to impressments, blockades, and ship seizure, and a resolution towards the Indians east of the Mississippi. This marked the beginning of a national pride era and partisan agrrement. -
Andrew Jackson Takes Office
A common man from Waxhaws, Andrew Jackson becomes America's seventh President along with his Vice-President, John C. Calhoun. Popular for his common background and his postponement of the Civil War, Jackson was a man of the people. -
Jackson's Spoil System
In an effort to keep Jackson's Democrats in work and satisfied, he issued all supporters of his campaign government jobs and extra money. This is opposed to the merit system. -
Nat Turner Rebellion
A slave from Southhampton County, Virginia, Nat and other rebellious slaves led an uproar against the whites. The highest number of fatalities in this category, 55-65 White poeple were murdered. Although the rebellion simmered down in the coming days, Turner survived for 2 months. -
Nullification Crisis
This event occurred as a result of South Carolina's disagreement with the legality of the federal tariffs of 1828 and 1832. South Carolina ruled the Tariffs of Abomination unconstitutional and therfore made the laws irrelevant inside the state. -
Jackson's Presidency Ends
Suffering from ill health and old age of 70 Jackson only served two terms. After his reignation in office occurred, he lived the remaining eight years of his life on his plantation. -
Trail Of Tears
As a result to the Indian Removal Act of 1830, thousands of Cherokee Indians (one of the largest at the time) were forced out of their land and into reservations in current day Oklahoma. On this 2,000 mile journey across America 60,000 of the original 130,000 died. This action was caused by Jackson who's post office laws led the Indians to reservations.
