First Half of the 19th century timeline

  • The American Revolution

    The American Revolution
    The American Revolution was a colonial revolt that took place between 1765-1783. American patriots in the thirteen colonies won the independence from Great Britain, becoming the United States of America. They defeated the British in the American Revolutionary war in alliance with France.
  • George Washington's presidency

    George Washington's presidency
    George Washington was the first president of the United States. Before he was president, he was an American Leader, military general, statesman, and a founding father who served as first president of the US 1789-1797. His picture is on the One Dollar bill.
  • Thomas Jefferson's Presidency

    Thomas Jefferson's Presidency
    On February 17th, 1801, Thomas Jefferson was elected as president of the United States. Jefferson was a statesman, diplomat, Lawyer, and architect, also a founding father who served as the third president of the United States, from 1801-1809.
  • The War of 1812

    The War of 1812
    The war of 1812 was a conflict fought between the United States and the Great Britain and their respective allies from June 1812 to February 1815. The United States won the War of 1812.
  • Andrew Jackson's presidency

    Andrew Jackson's presidency
    Andrew Jackson began on march 4th, 1829. When Andrew Jackson was inaugurated as the president of the United States, and ended on march 4th, 1837.