1775-1783

The American Revolution

1803-1806

Lewis & Clark explore West

1820

Erie Canal construction begins

1822

First Lowell mill built

1828

Andrew Jackson elected president

1830

First US railroad begins operation

1831

Nat Turner slave rebellion

1834

First Lowell strike

1836

Battle of the Alamo

1837

First nationwide depression

1845

Lowell women press for 10 hour day