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in 1803 the louisiana territory became part of America.
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The steamboat was built in 1807 by robert fulton.The steamboat was a ship with an engine that got its power from steam.
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Congress passed the embargo act.This means that no american ships could trade with Foreign.
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In march of 1809, president Jefferson signed a law repealing the Embargo Act.
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In 1812 Madison asked the congress to declare war against the British.
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General Andrew Jackson invades florida to astop seminole attacks.
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The Adams Onis Treaty is signed, giving Florida to the U.S.
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The Missouri Compromise is approved.
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Monroe wins re-elections and only loses one vote( Era of Good Feelings)
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Monroe announces the Monroe Doctrine.
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John Quincy Adams is elected 6th president in a close election (so close that it was decided by the House of Representatives).
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nat turners rebellion
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texas becomes an independent nation
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the trail of tears
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The USA declares war on mexico
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Gold is discovered in california
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the fugitive slave law is passed
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uncle tom's cabin is published.
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president franklin pierce makes the gadsden purchase.
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the kansas-nebraska act is passed.
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Dred scott case.
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Lincoln becomes president.
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The confederate states of america are formed.
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Lincoln issues the emancipation proclamation.
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The Union defeated the confederates at the battle of gettysburg.
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General Lee surrenders.
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Lee surrenders to grant at appomatox court house.
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President Johnson impeached.
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15th Admendment.
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Hayes removes troops.
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Brooklyn Bridge complete.
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How the other half lives was published.
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Sherman Anti-trust act.
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Plessy v, ferguson case.
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Spanish-American war.
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the erie canal opens
