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The seven years war begins
A conflict between the British and French. The colonies are in the middle of it -
The seven years war is finished
The British are victorious and gain Canada and other overseas territories -
The Treaty of Paris ends the War of Independence.
The American colonies win they’re independence -
Louisiana Purchase
The US purchases Louisiana from Napoleon for $15 million. -
War of 1812
On 18 June the USA declares war on Britain. -
Population growth
The population of the USA reaches 20 million -
Texas independence
The Texas war for independence begins from Mexico -
Texas independence
The Texas Declaration of Independence is signed. -
Texas joins the union
Texas is a new state -
American-Mexican war
The Mexican War begins. -
California gold rush
Huge numbers of people move to California in search of gold -
End American-Mexican war
Fighting between Americans and Mexicans cease. Americans gain territory. -
American civil war
Civil war begins on 12 April when Unionist troops are ordered to evacuate Fort Sumter. -
Lincoln is dead
Abraham Lincoln dies after being shot the previous day -
Us buys Alaska
The USA buys Alaska from the Russians.
