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A conflict between the British and French. The colonies are in the middle of it
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The British are victorious and gain Canada and other overseas territories
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The American colonies win they’re independence
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The US purchases Louisiana from Napoleon for $15 million.
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On 18 June the USA declares war on Britain.
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The population of the USA reaches 20 million
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The Texas war for independence begins from Mexico
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The Texas Declaration of Independence is signed.
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Texas is a new state
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The Mexican War begins.
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Huge numbers of people move to California in search of gold
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Fighting between Americans and Mexicans cease. Americans gain territory.
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Civil war begins on 12 April when Unionist troops are ordered to evacuate Fort Sumter.
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Abraham Lincoln dies after being shot the previous day
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The USA buys Alaska from the Russians.