Timeline Assignment

By ChelseaConner
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    Significant Events

  • Thomas Jefferson becomes 3rd President of The United States

    Thomas Jefferson becomes 3rd President of The United States

    Thomas Jefferson strengthens democracy during his time as president.
  • The War of 1812

    The War of 1812

    USA declares war on Britain
  • The Monroe Doctrine

    The Monroe Doctrine

    President James Monroe announces new policy, opposing European colonialism in the Western Hemisphere
  • The Oregon Trail

    The Oregon Trail

    American settlers start traveling to the Oregon territory, using the route known as The Oregon Trail
  • Texas Revolution Begins

    Texas Revolution Begins

    The Battle of Gonzales marks the beginning of The Texas Revolution
  • Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo is Signed

    Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo is Signed

    The Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo marks the end of the Mexican American War.
  • California Gold Rush

    California Gold Rush

    Discovery of gold in California brings approximately 300,000 people to the area
  • The American Civil War

    The American Civil War

    The Civil War begins in the United States between the Union and the Confederacy over slavery and states' rights.
  • Slavery Outlawed

    Slavery Outlawed

    US Congress passes the Thirteenth Amendment, making slavery illegal in all territories of the USA
  • USS Maine Explodes

    USS Maine Explodes

    While in Havana Harbor, the ship explodes, killing hundreds of American crew members on board