1.
Jefferson sends warships to the Mediterranean Sea to protect American shipping from pirates of the Barbary States.

2. 1815
Before news of peace treaty ending War of 1812 reaches America, Jackson defeats British at Battle of New Orleans

3. 1814
During the War of 1812, the British attack Washington D.C. and burn government buildings, including the White House.

4. 1807
Congress forbids all foreign trade. American smuggles illegally import and export goods anyway

5. 1813
American ships under Oliver Hazard Perry defeat British fleet on Lake Erie and force British to retreat into Canada.

6. 1803
The United States purchases the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million.

7. 1805
Zebulon Pike leads an expedition west across Louisiana Territory to Rocky Mountains and eventually into Spanish New Mexico.

8. 1812
After war breaks out between the United States and Britain, USS Constitution defeats British warship in major sea battle.

9. 1814
General Andrew Jackson leads American victory over Native American allies of the British at Battle of Horseshoe Bend.

10. 1811
Shawnee Leader Tecumseh organizes Western Native American tribes to resist American expansion.

11. 1800
Thomas Jefferson is elected President.

12. 1800
The House of Representatives select Thomas Jefferson over Aaron Burr because of the electoral tie in the elections.

13. 1804
Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution changed how electors voted for President. Electors would vote separately for President and Vice President.

14. 1803
Marbury v Madison case set an important precedent establishing Judicial Review: the authority of the Supreme Court to strike down unconstitutional laws.