-
The United states bought the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 minion.
-
The War of 1812 began because Brittan started to restrict Americas ability to trade and expand.
-
The Treaty of Ghent was signed bringing an end to the war of 1812.
-
Abraham Lincoln was elected as president of the United States.
-
The first state secedes from the union leading to the start of the Civil War.
-
the bloodiest day in American history takes place during the Battle of Antietam.
-
The Emancipation Proclamation was passed, freeing southern slaves.
-
The Battle of Gettysburg resulted in a Union victory, ending the Civil War.
-
John Wilkes Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln in fords theater.