APUSH Unit 4 Timeline (1800–1848)

A clear, one-page overview of the growth of democracy, westward expansion, and social change in the early nineteenth century — organized around causes, consequences, and historical significance.

What This Timeline Covers

• Expansion of democratic participation under Jefferson and Jackson

• Westward expansion and its political consequences

• Growth of executive power and debates over federal authority

• Economic change and market instability

• Social reform movements and early women’s rights activism

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Inside the Unit 4 Timeline

This one-page timeline highlights key events, explains why they mattered, and connects developments across time periods — helping you recognize patterns instead of memorizing dates.

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This timeline is adapted from the History Savant AP U.S. History Crash Review, which covers all nine APUSH units with exam-focused structure, strategy, and historical connections.