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Louisiana Purchase
America pays France $15 million for the Louisiana Territory. The U.S. doubles because of the Louisiana Purchase. -
Lewis and Clark's Expedition
Lewis and Clark set out from St. Loius to explore the west/find a way to the Pacific Ocean. -
War of 1812
The British interfered with American maritime trading. America declares war on the British because of interference. War ended in 1815. -
Missouri Compromise
Maine is split from Massachusetts and made a free state. Missouri is admitted as a slave state. Slaves not allowed in lands north of the 3630' line. -
Continental Congress Adopts the Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation becomes the first U.S. constitution. -
Erie Canal
Erie Canal is opened for transportation. -
Constitution in Effect
The Constitution is ratified by 9 states and is put into effect. -
Washington Inaugurated
George Washington becomes the first president of America. -
Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney created and introduced the cotton gin that benefited the cotton market greatly, as it was more efficient in cleaning short cotton. -
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Mexican War
American declared war on Mexico in order to gain more land. -
Gold Discovered
Gold is discovered at Sutter's Mill and is followed by the gold rush. -
Seneca Falls Convention
Important women's rights convention held in New York.
