American History by Emilie Becraft

1803 Louisiana Purchase

emiliebecraft — 2024-05-09 17:24:24 UTC

In 1803 the United States purchased a big plot of land. They bought it from France. The total cost was around 15 million dollars. It consisted of many of the southern and midwestern states.

1804 Alexander Hamilton Dies

emiliebecraft — 2024-05-09 17:27:28 UTC

On July 12, 1804 Alexander Hamilton died. He played a big part in the American revolution. He was killed by Aaron Burr in a duel.

1812 The War of 1812 Starts

emiliebecraft — 2024-05-09 17:34:38 UTC

The war of 1812 was between Great Britain and America. They were fighting because Britain was keeping other european countries from trading with America. The war resulted in them both drawing.

1809 Abraham Lincoln Was Born

emiliebecraft — 2024-05-09 17:41:01 UTC

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12 1809. He went on to be the 16th US president. He also helped end slavery.

1823 The Monroe Doctrine Was Issued

emiliebecraft — 2024-05-09 17:51:40 UTC

The Monroe Doctrine was a document written by James Monroe and John Quincy Adams. It was saying that the Western Hemisphere was closed to future colonization. Along with that it said that America wouldn't interfere in European affairs.

1826 Thomas Jefferson Dies

emiliebecraft — 2024-05-09 17:55:28 UTC

Thomas Jefferson died on July 4th 1826. He was the 3rd US president. He died due to illnesses and old age.

1830 Indian Removal Act is Passed

emiliebecraft — 2024-05-10 16:08:37 UTC

The Indian Removal Act was passed on May 28, 1830. It was signed by President Andrew Jackson. The act removed all Indians from their homeland into a different smaller place so Americans would have their land.

1799 George Washington Dies

emiliebecraft — 2024-05-10 16:39:48 UTC

George Washington died on December 14, 1799. He was the first US president and helped lead America to freedom. He died because of a throat infection.

1837 People Start to Head West

emiliebecraft — 2024-05-10 16:42:10 UTC

In 1837 people began to move west. Many people moved west via the Oregon trail. It was a long and hard journey, many people died.

1822 Ulysses S Grant Was Born

emiliebecraft — 2024-05-10 16:46:49 UTC

Ulysses S Grant was born on April 27, 1822. Grant went on to be the 18th US president. He was known for leading the Union army to victory in the civil war.