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The Louisiana Purchase was an aquisition of the Louisiana Territory that was previously owned by France. Thomas Jefferson paid over $11 million to Napoleon, even though he thought this to be unconstitutional.
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Marbury v. Madison was a famous court case that established the principle of judicial review. John Marshall was the Chief Justice at the time. This case helped separate the executive and judicial branches of government.
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Shot by Aaron Burr.
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James Madison became President, succeeding Thomas Jefferson. He served as President from 1809-1817. His vice President was George Clinton.
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The War of 1812 was fought between the United States, their allies; and Great Britain and their Allies. This war lasted until 1815.
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The Hartford Convention was a series of meetings that began on December 15th, 1814, and ended on January 5th, 1815. The New England Federalists met at these meetings to discuss the War of 1812 that was ongoing and other political problems.
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Admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state.
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Established.
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By Samuel Morse.
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The Civil War was fought between the Northern and Southern states of America. The war was mainly fought over regional identities and political ideologies. The war lasted until 1865.
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The Homestead Act was a federal law that gave an applicant ownership of land. This land was often called a "homestead."
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Lincoln freed slaves.
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Slavery was abolished
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