1791
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1803
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1804
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Bill of Rights are added to the constitution
guaranteeing basic freedoms like speech,
religion and press
Louisiana Purchase
Marbury v. Madison is settled in the Supreme
Court. It gives the court the power of judicial
review as outlined in Article III of the
constitution.
Slavery is outlawed north of the Ohio River
1832
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1835
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1846
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1804 – 1806
 Lewis and Clark Expedition
1807
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1812
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1819
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1820
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1823
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1830
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1849
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Congress bans the importation of slaves into the
U.S.A
War of 1812
Adams - Onis Treaty is signed between Spain &
USA. Spain gives Florida to the USA. USA
gives up any claim to Texas
McCulluch v Maryland is settled in the Supreme
Court. It clarifies the implied powers of congress
and defines that states cannot overturn or impede
federal law.
The Missouri Compromise is passed to help ease
tensions between pro and anti-slavery supporters
as new territories enter the U.S.
President James Monroe issues the Monroe
Doctrine which states that European attempts to
colonize Latin America will be seen as acts of
aggression against the U.S.A
The Indian Removal Act is passed by congress
and authorizes the removal of Indian tribes from
the southeastern U.S. to west of the Mississippi
River
The Trail of Tears is the forced removal of
Indian tribes west of the Mississippi River by
President Andrew Jackson
The Nullification Crisis occurs when S. Carolina
attempts to nullify federal law concerning trade
tariffs. Crisis was avoided when tariffs were
adjusted. This is the one of many instances
where the argument of states’ rights is used in
the U.S.
Abraham Lincoln successfully runs for the U.S.
senate seat in Illinois.
The Oregon Country is taken by the United
States after some negotiations with Great
Britain.
Gold is discovered at Sutters Mill in California.
The Gold Rush era and the settlement of the
west has started. Manifest Destiny grips the
nation.