1800-1876

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  • Thomas Jefferson Inaugurated as President

    Thomas Jefferson was inaugurated into office as the second president of the United States of America.

  • Louisiana Purchase

    Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from France for about $15 million.

  • Lewis and Clark Expedition

    Lewis and Clark set off to the west to explore the land.

  • War of 1812

    Great Britain began a war with America in order to attempt to regain their dependence.

  • First Public Railroad System

    The first public railroad system for transportation of people and goods was established.

  • Spanish-American War

    This war was fought over border disputes with Texas.

  • California Gold Rush

  • Abraham Lincoln Inaugurated as President

  • American Civil War

  • Abraham Lincoln Assassinated