Significant events in history (US and Texas).

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  • Thomas Jefferson becomes the 3rd President of USA

    Thomas Jefferson becomes the 3rd President of USA

    Thomas Jefferson author of the declaration of independence is elected president of the USA.
  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase

    The Louisiana Purchase was a land deal between the United States and France. The US purchased 827,000 square miles of land.
  • Lewis and Clark Expedition sets off.

    Lewis and Clark Expedition sets off.

    The purpose was to explore the unknown territory, establish trade with the Natives and affirm the sovereignty of the United States in the region.
  • First Public Railroad System

    First Public Railroad System

    This took America into the industrial revolution.
  • Texas Revolution begins

    Texas Revolution begins

    Mexicans attempt to disarm Texan soldiers causing conflict.
  • Texas declares independence from Mexico.

    Texas declares independence from Mexico.

    A convention of American Texans meets at Washington-on-the-Brazos and declares the independence of Texas from Mexico.
  • Mexican War

    Mexican War

    President James K. Polk had accused Mexican troops of having attacked Americans on U.S. soil, north of the Rio Grande.
    Mexico argued it was his territory that ended near Rio Grande
  • Discovery of gold in California begins the gold rush.

    Discovery of gold in California begins the gold rush.

    The Discovery of gold nuggets took place in the Sacramento valley, shaping American history.
  • American Civil War begins

    American Civil War begins

    This war would be one of the bloodiest wars in America.
  • President William McKinley and Vice President Theodore Roosevelt make government

    President William McKinley and Vice President Theodore Roosevelt make government

    William McKinley was elected as the 25th President of the United States. Roosevelt became his Vice President.