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U.S. Capital
The U.S. Capital is moved from Philadelphia to Washington D.C. -
Thomas Jefferson is inaugurated as the 3rd President
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Louisiana Purchase
This purchase from France almost doubles the size of the United States. -
Lewis and Clark go to explore the West
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James Madison is inaugurated as 4th President
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War of 1812
This war lasts 2 years, when the U.S. declares war on Britain over shipping interference. -
Treaty of Ghent is signed, ending war.
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James Monroe is inaugurated as 5th President
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Spain agrees to let the U.S. have Florida
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Missouri Compromise
Allowed Missouri to have slaves in order to balance free and slave states. -
John Quincy Adams is inaugurated as the 6th President
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U.S. Constitution
The Constitution goes into effect, and had been ratified by 9 states. -
Jackson signs the Indian Removal Act
This Act forced the indians living in the east of the country to the west. -
Texas!
Texas is independent from Mexico -
Gold Rush begins in California
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Mexican War
U.S. declares war on Mexico to try to gain southwest territories and California -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Established the Kansas and Nebraska territories -
Civil War!
The north and the south fight over slavery. This war lasts until 1865 when Robert E. Lee surrenders to Grant. -
Confederate States of America is established
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George A. Custer's regiment is wiped out by Sioux.
Sitting Bull was the indian's leader.
