-
Jefferson elected in 1800
In the election of 1800 there was a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aron Burr, Burr refusing to tie makes the house of representatives decide on the winner, Jefferson is chosen by the house. -
Marbury Vs Madison (1803)
Chief justice John Marshall establishes judicial review, important system of checks and balances in the systems of preventing any one government from becoming more powerful than the others -
Louisiana Purchase
Jefferson attempted to buy Louisiana area, trying to prevent Napoleon from having access to the Mississippi River, Napoleon agrees to sell the entirety of the territory for 15 million due to his need for more money for his army -
Jefferson re-election
Jefferson was once again chosen by the Republican party for their nomination, Charles C Pinckey chosen as the Federalist candidate, Pinckey stood no chance due to the wide success Jefferson had his fist term. -
Burr Conspiracy (start date)
James Wilkerson and Arron Burr wanted to separate the lower part of the Mississippi River from the Union with Burr as the new countries ruler, Jefferson sends troops to capture Burr and tries him for treason, Burr seeks refuge in Europe -
Lewis and Clark expedition start date
Jefferson wanted to fund a exploration to go investigate the new territory gained from the Louisiana Purchase, sending out two men to lead a crew to explore hoping to find a pathway to pacific ocean, Members Sacajawea and her french fur trader husband joined expedition -
Lewis and Clark Expedition end date
After returning from the expedition due to lack of food/resources, the crew returned only loosing one man and brought home many discoveries of 180 new plants and 125 new animals -
The Embargo Act of 1807
Due to tensions with Britain, France, and other countries in Europe, Jefferson convinces congress to pass bill allowing the ban of all foreign trade, ruins economy, federalists especially angry -
James Madison elected
Although Jefferson had little success during his second term serving as president, the Republican party still held power and elected James Madison -
Start of War of 1812
Madison believes that the only way to stop the impressment of US soldiers by British naval forces and stop the Native attacks supported by the Brits was a war, first war congress declares, US desires to take Canadian land -
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty settling the War of 1812 between Britain and US, both countries agreed to return prisoners and restore previous boundaries, US finally defeated the Natives attacking their land -
start of Civil War
Rising tensions due to arguments about states rights led to some southern states separating themselves from the union, a main issue being fought over was the topic of slavery