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Thomas Jefferson becomes U.S. President
Thomas Jefferson became the third president of the United States after serving as the second vice president under John Adams. Aaron Burr becomes the third vice president of the United States. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was concluded on this day for less than 3 cents per acre for over 828,000 square miles of land. The United States and France made the deal happen. It turned out to be an incredible deal for the United States, and a embarrassing decision for the French. -
War of 1812 begins
United States declared war on the British after the British broke United States maritime rights. It became a two year war that once again ended in American victory. Napoleonic Wars had an impact on the growing tensions between the United States and Great Britain. Thus, war broke out after tensions hit the peak. -
Battle of Waterloo
One of the most famous battles of the 19th century. It featured a determined Seventh Coalition against a brilliant Napoleon Bonaparte. 73,000 French against 118,000 allied Seventh Coalition men. A defeat for Napoleon marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars. -
Texas declares independence from Mexico
The people of Texas declared independence from Mexico in March of 1836, which led to a brief war that ended in Texas independence. Forces from Mexico arrived shortly after, and were eventually driven out by Sam Houston and the Texan Army. -
Big Ben ticks for the first time
After many hiccups in the process, the famous clock tower finally ticks for the first time. Even with further problems in the future, the Londoners rejoice with such a masterful piece installed in their home city. A landmark still in London to this day, Big Ben is much loved all around the world. -
Civil War begins
April 12, 1861 marks the beginning of the bloodiest conflict on American soil. Confederates opened fire on Union forces at Fort Sumter, South Carolina in the wee hours of the morning. The conflict set off a war that pitted brother against brother, and father against son. -
Wyoming gives women the right to vote
Before the 19th amendment ever came to happen, Wyoming women already had the right to vote. States rights came through for the women's suffrage movement. A landmark decision that gave rights and gave equality to women to be able toe exercise their God-given right to vote.
