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The US purchased the Louisiana territory from France in 1803. This territory gave the US about 828,000 square miles of land. -
The Lewis and Clark Expedition was assigned by President Thomas Jefferson. The purpose was to cross the newly acquired western territory from the Louisiana Purchase. -
The duel was fought at Weehawken, New Jersey. The duel was a result of rivalry that developed between the two politicians. Burr shot Hamilton in the head, while Hamilton shot into the air. -
The Battle of Tippecanoe was a battle between American forces led by William Henry Harrison and Native Americans led by Shawnee leader Tecumseh. The Native Americans opposed the new settlements happening in their area, and the Americans wanted to force their way west. -
The War of 1812 was fought between the US and Great Britain. The US declared war on Great Britain after several interferences with American trade and ships. -
The Treaty of Ghent was signed in Ghent, Belgium. This treaty officially ended the War of 1812. Its terms included Britain returning the conquered land and making plans to settle the border between the US and Canada. -
The Missouri Compromise created a balance between free and slave states by admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. Slave states were also limited to being South of Missouri. -
The Monroe Doctrine said that any European intervention in American politics was a potential threat to the US. -
Signed by President Andrew Jackson, this law authorized the President to make the Native Americans give up their land and be moved to the west. -
The Republic of Texas existed for about 10 years. Following the Texas Revolution, Texas acted as its own country, or rebuplic, until it was annexed to the US.