Period 4
Category: Other
Updated: 14 Nov 2018
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Created byLaura Larzelere
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Events
1812: The War of 1812
begins.
The War of 1812 was
significant because it
was a decisive turning
point for those living
in America who were
not a citizens in their
struggle for the right
to govern themselves.1828: The Election of
1828 ends and Jackson
is elected.
This event is significant
because Jackson was
one of the most
polarizing political
figures in history and
made incredibly
important decisions
which changed America.1801: The Barbary Wars
begin.
This event is significant
because the seizure of
American ships prompted
the country to utilize their
navy for the first time;
additionally, this first
contact with Muslim
culture solidified a long-
lasting view of the culture.1807: The Embargo Act
is enacted.
This event is significant
because it intended to
punish foreign traders
by completely halting
trade with them and
reinforcing local
industry, but ended
up only destroying
local business and
economy.1801: The Louisiana
Purchase Passes.
This event is significant
because it vastly
expanded American
territory and solidified
the nationalist idea
that America was destined
to expand westward.1819: The Panic of
1819 begins.
This event is significant
because it was the first
major financial crisis
which the US
experienced. It caused
widespread economic
failure and ended the
economic growth which
followed the War of
1812.1837: The Panic of
1837 begins.
This event is significant
because it was a direct
result of corrupt action
by Andrew Jackson
through his pet bank
policy.1840: The Election of
1840 ends and Will
Henry Harrison is
elected.
This event is significant
because, though his
presidency was short-
lived, he was the first
of the Whig party to be
elected. The political
landscape in 1840 saw
a drastic shift.1814: The Hartford
Convention takes
place.
This event is significant
because it was a
discussion of grievances
following the War of 1812.
It ultimately led to
prohibiting long lasting
trade embargo, the
removal of the three
fifths compromise, and
the limiting of future
presidents to one term.1820: The Missouri
Compromise is
established.
This event is significant
because it was the
admission of Missouri
as a state which
permitted slaves, only
to maintain the political
and social balance of
slave-holding and non-
slave-holding states.
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