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thomas jefferson becomes president
the tripolitan war began
establishment of u.s. military academy
and purchase of Louisiana -
james maddisons presidency
Non-intercourse Act
war of 1812 begins
treaty of Ghent -
James Monroe is elected president
he served 2 terms
he strengthened american foreign policy
over saw major western expansion of the U.S. -
MISSOURI COMPROMISE
is passed by Congress. Maine is admitted as a free state 23rd and
Missouri as a slave state 24th. Slavery is banned in Louisiana Territory north of 36°30. -
john Quincy Adams
gained Florida from Spain
founded the Smithsonian institute
he led the fight to force congress to receive anti slavery petitions -
Andrew Jackson
doctrine of nullification -
Indian Removal Bill
passed by Congress to forcibly resettle
southeastern Indian tribes to territory west of the Mississippi River. -
Nat turner's rebellion
around 60 people are killed
Nat was executed
and the reaper was invented -
TRAIL OF TEARS
Cherokees are forcibly removed from Georgia to Indian
Territory in present-day Oklahoma. Underground Railroad begin to be established.James Fenimore Cooper publishes The American Democrat. -
MEXICAN WAR
Congress declares war after Mexican troops
attack U.S. troops in disputed territory north of the Rio Grande.
Michigan becomes first state to abolish capital punishment.
Smithsonian Institution is created by Congress. Iowa enters Union as 29th state.
