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Decleration of Independence is created to earn america's independence. It illustrates the freedom that we have today.
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The Articles of Confederation are drafted in order to creat a just system of rights that apply to all americans. It was later changed after Shay's rebellion.
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This compromise counted slaves as 3/5 of a vote whenever they voted. This was because of the abundance of slaves.
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The cotton gin was created in order to create a surplus of cotton quicker. It led to greater production of goods and thus the economy grew.
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This terroritorial expansion doubled the size of the US, for the cost of 15 million. Jefferson was responsible for the purchase of this territory.
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The Missouri Compromise seperated the slave states and the free states using the Ohio River. This allowed for less anger and frustration to occur as there was a line seperating the oppositions.
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This heinous act towards Indians by Andrew Jackson proposed that natives of various tribes be exiled to Oklahoma. This was the low point of Jackson's presidency.
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Compromise that slave owners and non slave owners had regarding slavery. This created a feeling of unity and agreement between americans.
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This was the election where Lincoln won his presidency. This would led to many changes in american society, such as the abolishment of slavery.
