U.S History Between the Wars

By TLlaCour
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  • U.S constitution written

    U.S constitution written

    This replaced the articles of confederation and became the law of the United States it was in Philadelphia
  • the Lousiana Purchase

    the Lousiana Purchase

    Bought from France, this land doubled the size of the U.S. President Thomas Jefferson made the deal.
  • The war of 1812

    The war of 1812

    AKA The second war for independence. U.S defeated the British.
    Andrew Jackson emerged as a war hero by saving the city of New Orleans
  • The Trail of Tears

    The Trail of Tears

    White settelers in Georgia wanted Cherokee lands. President Jackson sided with the whites & ordered the removal of the Cherokee to Oklahoma. Many died.
  • The Mexican War

    The Mexican War

    A sequel to the Texas Revolution, this war featured a 4 month conflict over mexicos northern territory. the U.S got 1/4 its total current territory.
  • The Civil War Begins

    The Civil War Begins

    When abraham Lincon won the election of 1860, south Carolina led many other southen states in seceeding from the Union. Lincon declared war to bring them back.