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Bill of rights
The Bill of Rights are passed, enshrining a number of individual rights into the Constitution. -
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Antebellum America
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Battle of fallen timbers
Battle of Fallen Timbers ends in defeat for Ohio tribes. "Mad Anthony" Wayne gains prominence for his leadership. -
louisinana
The Louisiana Purchase doubles the size of the United States. -
embargo
The Embargo is passed, forbidding all foreign trade. The U.S. suffers a steep recession. -
confederation
Tecumseh's Confederation unites against white settlers in the Midwest. It suffers a grave defeat at Tippecanoe to the army of William Henry Harrison. -
war of 1812
The War of 1812 is fought, ending with the United States intact. The Star Spangled Banner is written by Francis Scott Key. -
war of 1812
The war of 1812 continues on to this time period of 1815 -
erie canal
The Erie Canal opens and revolutionizes the New York and Midwest economies. New York City secures its role as America's commercial capital. -
Nat turner
Nat Turner launches a failed slave revolt in Virginia, leading to numerous reprisals and restrictions on slave activity. -
De santa anna
The Republic of Texas is founded as settlers break away from the Mexican dictatorship of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. -
Bank wars
The Bank Wars end with the defeat of the Second Bank of the United States. Andrew Jackson considers it his finest achievement. -
trail of tears
Most Southern Indian tribes are relocated to Oklahoma in the Trail of Tears. -
Us
United States greatly expands its territory in the Southwest after the Mexican-American War. -
Gold rush
The California Gold Rush increases the population and wealth of San Francisco and northern California in legendary fashion. -
underground railroad
The Underground Railroad, The Fugitive Slave Act, the caning of Senator Charles Sumner, Dred Scott v. Sandford, "Bleeding Kansas", and the failed uprising of John Brown highlight the degenerating atmosphere on slavery.
