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In 1821 Mexico gains independence from spain. -
Andrew Jackson was elected president because the right to vote had been expanded to more white citizens. -
Andrew Jackson sought to grant political power to the common people. He hired his own supporters to replace previous, also gave many jobs to his friends and political party. -
Congress, with Jackson's support, passed the Indian Removal Act in 1830. Under this law, federal government funded treaties that forced tribes west. -
The Abolitionist Movement to free African American's from slavery rose, Abolitionist called for immediate emancipation of all slaves. -
Texas declares independence from Mexico, Texans troops fought Mexicans troops. -
There was a panic over the state of the economy, that lead to a serious depression. -
The Cherokee Tribe refused to go west, many died. The journey of about 17,000 Cherokee drove away from their homes becomes known as Trail of Tears. -
Americans become preoccupied with expansion, many believe their movement westward was predestined by god. Manifest Destiny was the belief that the U.S would expand, "From sea to shining sea." -
A convention for women's rights is held in Seneca Falls, New York, more than 300 women participated -
The Great Irish Potato Famine murders more than one million individuals and forces many others to emigrate to the U.S. -
After a Revolution of Germany had failed, a few Germans approach to the Unites States. -
Nativist organized groups to oppose immigration, one of these is known as the Know-Nothing party. This party proposed laws that kept immigrants from voting and holding public office. -
After gold has been found in the California's Sacramento Valley, a huge number of individuals hurry to the site. -
American workers grouped together and demanded better, more secure, work conditions. Shoemakers go on strike in Massachusetts, requesting higher wags.