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George Washington is elected president.
George Washington is elected as the president of the United States of America on February 4th, 1789. His role as a military general gave him experience in asserting problems for the country. -
The Judiciary Act of 1789 is added.
The Judiciary Act of 1789 established Judicial court in the United States and granted members of the United States the right to a free trail by state. -
The Bill of Rights is ratified.
The first 10 Amendments to the United States Constitution are added from the Bill of Rights, protecting people from abuse by the government. -
Thomas Jefferson is elected President.
Thomas Jefferson was nearly elected Vice President and was originally tied with Aaron Burr. -
The Louisiana Purchase.
United States President Thomas Jefferson purchases a third of modern-day United States from France for 15 million dollars. -
The Battle of the Alamo begins.
Texas battles Mexico for independence in retaliation for border disputes. Texas loses the battle of the Alamo, but it encourages them to work harder for their independence. -
Texas is independent from Mexico.
After Sam Houston leads the Texas troops to victory in the battle of Jacinto at Santa Anna, Texas is recognized as it's own independent state, separated by the Rio Grande River. -
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The California Gold Rush.
Gold is discovered in the California ocean and it drives many to travel westward. More than 300,000 people have migrated west in search for gold. -
Abraham Lincoln is elected President.
Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States of America. He viewed all men as equals and had sided with the Civil Rights Movement. His election was controversial and fed the fire of war. -
The United States Civil War Began.
The conflict between the North and the South regarding the Civil Rights Movement had turned into a war between the two sides.
