Events
Louisiana Purchase- Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana territory, which was approximately 800,000 square miles, from the French.War of 1812 Begins- The war was caused due to the British embargo on American ships.Treaty of Ghent- The treaty was signed to put an end to the War of 1812.Missouri Compromise- Missouri could become a slave state, but all other states outside of the Louisiana Purchase would be free states.Monroe Doctrine- This doctrine stated the United State's opposition to British colonization in North America.Embargo Act- The act made it illegal to trade or deliver goods at foreign ports.Thomas Jefferson elected as President (D-R)James Madison elected President (D-R)James Monroe elected President (D-R)Battle of New Orleans- Huge victory for the United States but it came two weeks after the end of the War of 1812.
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