History of 1803POLITICAL EVENTS: 1803 was probably one of the most important years in the history of the United States. The reason for this is the Louisiana Purchase. The Louisiana Purchase was the largest land purchase ever made in the United States. The Louisiana Purchase increased the nation's land mass by approximately 140%; the total amount of land purchased was 828,000 square miles. It was purchased by France for 80,000,000 francs, which is equivalent to approximately 15 million dollars in today's currency. These later states constituted the original territory; Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, North and South Dakota, much of Louisiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Wyoming, and parts of Colorado and Oklahoma. Another political event that occurred in 1803 was that Ohio became a state of the United States. Also another political event in 1803 was the resumption of war between France and Great Britain. France also completed its occupation of Hanover. The Swiss cantons regained their independence in 1803 thanks to Robert Emmett, the leader of the IR. The July Rebellion was executed on 20 September 1803. The reason for this was that he led an unsuccessful insurrection in Dublin. But he was finally captured on July 23, 1803 and hanged. He was later celebrated as a martyr for the cause of Irish nationalism. MILITARY EVENTS On May 23, 1803, Captain Edward Preble was appointed commander. He was ready to send the third squadron against Tripod. The resumption of war between France and Great Britain also began. SOCIAL EVENTS The first tax-funded library was established in 1803. It was located in Salisbury, Connecticut, and was founded as a gift from Caleb Bingham. , who was a Boston publisher. The library continued thanks to subsidies from the Municipality. The German Pietism group was also founded. They were called Harminists, more popularly known as Rappites after their leader George Rapp. George Rapp founded a communal settlement near Pittsburgh, which they called Harmony. Glove manufacturing also began in 1803. Production began in Gloversville, New York. It was started by Ezekiel Case. The city then became known for the production of gloves and mittens. Also in 1803, a record was set for the pacification of racehorses. The record stood for 30 years, running 2 miles in 3 minutes and 54 seconds. John Randolph also flew around Philadelphia with the announcement that he had fathered an illegitimate child. Subscription prices for the Philadelphia Periodical increased. The wallet now costs $5 per year.