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Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson doubles the size of the United state buy purchasing Louisiana from France. -
Fourth President
James Madison is elected as the fourth president of the United States. -
War of 1812
President Madison declares war on Britain. -
Slavery Abolished in New York
In New York, slavery is legally abolished. -
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson is inaugurated into office as the seventh president. -
Trail of Tears
The trail of tears or the removal of Indians from their land to a reserve begins. -
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln wins the election and becomes the 16th president. -
End of civil war
The ending of the war over states rights to have slaves is over. A bloody battle between the union and the confederacy. General Lee surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse
