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U.S. Capital is established
The capital of the United States is moved from Philadelphia to Washington D.C. -
Lewis and Clark
Under the orders of Thomas Jefferson, Lewis and Clark embark on an exhibition to discover the land gained in the Louisiana purchase. -
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War of 1812
The British attempt to reclaim the United States and initiate a war. -
Florida becomes a state
The Spanish yield Florida to join the United States in fear of the expansion of the new nation. -
Missouri Comprimise
Maine is admitted as a free state, and Missouri is admitted as a slave state to restore balance. -
Erie Canal
The Erie canal is created to make the passage form Albany to Buffalo easier. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
The two territories are admitted into the Union -
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Civil War
The Union and Confederates clash to determine the future leaders of America.