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New Jersey becomes the last northern state to abolish slavery.
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Duel between political rivals ends in Hamilton's death.
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Build Fort Clatsop where they spend the winter
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Lewis and Clark finish their expedition with the help of Indian guide, Sacajawea
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Indian warriors under the command of Tecumseh and his brother Tenskwatawa, known as the Prophet, are defeated by troops under William Henry Harrison.
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American troops raid and destroy, but do not occupy Toronto.
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Key writes the words to the Star Spangled Banner during the twenty-five hour bombardment of Fort McHenry
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The White House is burned by British forces occupying Washington, D.C. during the War of 1812.
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Andrew Jackson and army invade Florida in the Seminole War
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Bill sponsored by Henry Clay, passes in the United States Congress allowing slavery in the Missouri territory, but not in any other location west of the Mississippi River. The state of Missouri would be admitted to the Union, under this compromise, on August 10, 1821.
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Leaves New York City under the command of William Finch.
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Lasts one month, causes Mexican government to curb immigration from U.S. to region and increased dissatisfaction that leads to eventual Texas Revolution.
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Establishes boundary between US and Mexico
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Called the Baltimore and Ohio
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In response to Tariffs of Abomination
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Facilitates the relocation of Indian tribes from east of the Mississippi River. Helped lead the way to the Trail of Tears.
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Rages from Illinois to Wisconsin. Leads to the removal of Sauk and Fox Indians west, across the Mississippi River. Ends in September
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Captain Benjamin Bonneville and Joseph R. Walker navigate one hundred and ten men with twenty-one wagons into the Green River Valley.
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Response to South Carolina's objections. The state of South Carolina subsequently withdrew the Nullification Ordinance upon its approval. Next day Force is signed by President Andrew Jackson, authorizing him to use troops to enforce Federal law in South Carolina, if needed
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Battle of Gonzales. Mexican soldiers try to disarm the people of Gonzales, but are resisted by local militia. By November, Texas proclaimed the right to secede from Mexico. Sam Houston takes command of the Texas army. His Texas army would capture San Antonio on December 9.
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Destroys 530 buildings, including New York Stock Exchange.
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Sam Houston leads the Texas army to victory over Mexican forces. Santa Ana and his troops are taken prisoner the next day
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April 1846–February 1848)
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Beginning of gold rush
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California, New Mexico, and land north of Rio Grande ceded to US. End of Mexican war
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Admits California as the 31st state, without slavery, and adds Utah and New Mexico as territories with no decision on the topic. Fugitive Slave Law strengthened under the Compromise, which also ended the slave trade in the District of Columbia.
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Held in London
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John Brown and others make raid on armory near Harper's Ferry
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Seven States as members. Jefferson Davis elected President of CSA
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Ends the four years of Civil War conflict. More Southern troops continue to surrender until May 26.
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Abraham Lincoln is assassinated in Ford's Theatre. Shot by John Wilkes Booth,
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Vetoed by President Johnson, but overridden by Congress.
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Black Kettle's Cheyenne are defeated by George Custor and men. Ended organized campaign of Indian forces against white settlers.
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Civil rights are restored Southern citizens
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Gave blacks right to jury
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1876-1787
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Custer and his Cavalry are defeated completely by Sioux and Cheyenne Indians
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