1800's timeline by Kylie Krogen

Invention of the cotton gin & its impact on cotton production, 1793

6krogenkylie — 2024-10-10 19:31:54 UTC

The cotton gin made making things out of cotton and enabled the rapid separation of the seeds from cotton fibers. Eli Whitney made this invention possible thanks to him it made production increasingly faster. But it also increased the need of more slaves instead for less slaves it increased production.

The Louisiana Purchase, 1803

6krogenkylie — 2024-10-10 19:34:31 UTC

The Louisiana was in 1803 and was filled with 530,000,000 acres of territory in north America and purchased from france for 15 million dollars. Selling it off created more drama with the Indians.

Rise of the abolitionist movement, early 1800s

6krogenkylie — 2024-10-10 20:00:23 UTC

It began as an organized event, of a movement than anything. It was a movement to completely end slavery and a motion to not let that happen. It was set during religious movements called as the 2nd great awakening.

Lewis & Clark Expedition, 1804

6krogenkylie — 2024-10-10 20:05:55 UTC

The expedition of lewis and clark went from 04-06 in the 1800's it was supposed to be a U.S. military journey that was led by Captain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark, to explore the Louisiana Purchase and the Pacific Northwest. The expedition was a major chapter.

Rise of mass production & the factory system/”Mill girls” in Lowell, Massachusetts, 1814-1900's

6krogenkylie — 2024-10-10 20:11:00 UTC

This production started in 1814 but by 1840 the factories estimates more than 8,000 workers, commonly known as mill girls were working in textiles They operated the looms and other machinery and were primarily women and children from farming families.

Completion of the Erie Canal, 1817

6krogenkylie — 2024-10-10 20:14:17 UTC

1817-1825, The original Erie Canal was 363 miles from Albany to Buffalo. It was the longest waterway and the greatest project in North America. The canal grew population, industry, and economic strength.

Increased voting rights, 1828

6krogenkylie — 2024-10-10 20:16:05 UTC

This changed voting qualifications and participation with the election of Andrew Jackson, and the formed the Democratic Party. All who contributed to making the election of 1828 made America the way it is. The campaign of 1828 was a crucial event in a period that saw the development of a two party system.

Rise of the Democratic party, 1828

6krogenkylie — 2024-10-10 20:16:22 UTC

Between 1815 through 1828, the economic and social changes things to a second political party. These things changed the American culture, giving rise to tensions that were seen through political views. An expanded electorate helped to bring about a Democratic victory and a new style of leadership in Jackson.

Indian Removal Act, 1830 & Trail of Tears

6krogenkylie — 2024-10-10 20:16:48 UTC

The Indian Removal Act of 1830, the reasons for the Trail of Tears, targeted particularly the Tribes in the Southeast. As said by the Indian Removal Act, the Federal Government negotiated treaties aimed at clearing Indian occupied land for white settlers.

Manifest Destiny/Idea or belief that begins around, 1840

6krogenkylie — 2024-10-10 20:17:39 UTC

The theme of American destiny continues in another Capitol mural study, this one for the dome on the Capitol Building. Artist Constantino Brumidi has focused on the eminence of America. At the center is its founding father, George Washington, surrounded by allegories of American inventions and leaders which helped put this country on the path to greatness.

Seneca Falls Convention, 1848

6krogenkylie — 2024-10-10 20:17:57 UTC

It advertised itself as a convention to discuss the social, civil, and religious condition and rights of woman. Held in the Wesleyan Chapel of the town of Seneca Falls, New York, it spanned two days