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Thomas Jefferson elected President
President Jefferson is elected as the third President of the United States. -
Louisiana Purchase
President Jefferson purchases the Louisiana territory from France, doubling the geographical size of the United States. -
Tom Thumb
The Tom Thumb was the first locomotive used in America, designed by Peter Cooper. -
Texas joins the United States
In 1845, Texas becomes the 28th state of the United States of America. -
Gold is struck in California
When gold is struck at Sutter's Mill, mass westward expansion takes place. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin is published
Harriet Beecher Stowe publishes Uncle Tom's Cabin. -
Battle of Fort Sumter
The first battle of the Civil War is won by the Confederates in South Carolina. -
Emancipation Proclamation
This edict freed all slaves held in the rebellious states and is the most memorable part of Abraham Lincoln's Presidency. -
Battle of Gettysburg
This battle had the most casualties of any battle of the Civil War and is considered a turning point in the war. -
Battle of Appomattox Court House
Major Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrenders, leading to the end of the war.