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Washington D.C./Library of Congress
In 1800 it was decided that the capital would be relocated to Washington, D.C. The Library of Congress was also established. -
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1800-1900
History Timeline 1800-1900 -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the U.S. It cost America $15 million to pay off the French in this deal. -
Lewis & Clark Expedition
Due to the Louisiana Purchase the U.S. had a lot of land to explore. President Jefferson sent Lewis & Clark to navigate and record the areas West of the Mississippi River. -
War of 1812
War between U.S. and Great Britain over British violations of maritime rights. End of federalist political party. -
Public Railroad System
The first public railroad system began construction in Baltimore and Ohio. It was important for westward expansion and the Industrial Revolution. -
Trail of Tears
The Indian Removal Act was supported by President Andrew Jackson which was the forced removal and relocation of Native Indians. As a direct result thousands died. The U.S. was not equipped to handle such a move. -
Alamo - Texas Revolution
Mexican General Santa Anna outnumbered Texans and invaded the Alamo. Texans decided they could no longer live under Santa Anna's ruling and declared the Republic of Texas. -
Mexican-American War
The Mexican-American War was a result of America's desire to move further westward. It officially ended in 1848 with the Treaty of Hidalgo leading Mexico to give up a significant amount of land. -
Civil War
War between the North/Union, free states, and South/Confederate, slave states. U.S. defeated the confederate states and they were readmitted into the U.S. Abolished slavery. -
Assassination of President McKinley
Shortly after being elected President William McKinley was assassinated thus leading to the Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt.
