important decades: 1800s

Question 1

1810-1819

1814

Answer 1

The White House is burned by British forces upon the occupation of Washington D.C. during War of 1812. This act in retaliation for the destruction by U.S. troops of Canadian Republic building causes President Madison to evacuate

Question 2

1820-1829

1820

Answer 2

The Missouri Compromise is passed

Question 3

1830-1839

1830 - Indian Removal Act

Answer 3

Indian Removal Act: The act paved the way for the reluctant and forcible emigration of tens of thousands of American Indian to the west

Question 4

1850-1859

1857

Answer 4

Slavery could not be banned in the U.S. and the slave does not become free when transported into a free state

Question 5

1860-1869

1860

Answer 5

Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln is elected as the 16th president of the U.S. First republican to win presidency

Question 6

1870-1879

1870

Answer 6

15th Amendment ratified. Gave black the right to vote

Question 7

1880-1889

1886

Answer 7

The Haymarket riot and bombing occurs in Chicago, Illionois 3 days after a general strike in the U.S. that pushed for an 8 hour workday

Question 8

1890-1899

1892

Answer 8

Ellis Island opens in New York city and welcomes the first of 12 million immigrants