1841 On April 6, John Tyler of Virginia becomes the first Vice President to become President following the death of President Harrison on April 4. Timeline State: VirginiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: politicsEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1841
1831-1832 The Virginia Assembly debates slavery and emancipation but resolves to keep the slave system.Timeline State: VirginiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: slaveryEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1831-1832
1831 The Nat Turner Slave Rebellion takes place in Virginia on August 21-22.Timeline State: VirginiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: slaveryEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1831
1816 On December 4, James Monroe of Virginia is elected the fifth President of the United States. Timeline State: VirginiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: politicsEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1816
1808 On December 7, James Madison of Virginia is elected the fourth President of the United States.Timeline State: VirginiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: politicsEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1808
1800 On August 30, Gabriel (erroneously known as Gabriel Prosser) initiates a slave rebellion in Richmond, Virginia.Timeline State: VirginiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: slaveryEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1800
1807 On September 1, Aaron Burr is acquitted of treason at his trial in Richmond, Virginia.Timeline State: VirginiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: lawEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1807
1792 George Washington is reelected President.Timeline State: VirginiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: politicsEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1792
1788 On June 25, Virginia becomes the tenth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.Timeline State: VirginiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: governmentEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1788
1791 On December 15, the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, becomes law with their ratification by Virginia. Timeline State: VirginiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: constitutional amendmentsEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1791
