Hist Timeline - Timeline

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.