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European migration begins in north america
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England controls the land along much of the atlantic coast
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The British government angers the American colonists by imposing new taxes limiting thier freedom.
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The colonies fought a war for independence against Great Britain
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The U.S. leaders drafted the Constitution.
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The United States agrees to the Louisiana Purchase
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Industrialization transforms the United States and Canada
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The Mexican Territory of Texas becomes an independent republic.
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Texas joins the United states
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Gold and silver is found in California and travelers rush to the area.
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Because of disputes over slavery, economics and poltics, the Northern and Southern states fought in the American Civil war
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The Civil War ended
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Prime Minister John A. Macdonald helps create four Canadian colonies- Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick
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The U.S. purchases Canada
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Canada gained full independence