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Oct 31, 1580
European migration
European migration begins in the United States. -
Endland controls
England controls much of the land along much of the gulf coast. -
British government taxes America
The British government angers the American colonists by imposing new taxes and limiting their freedom. -
American Revolution
The colonies fought a war for independence against Great Britain. -
U.S. Constitution drafted
The United States leaders drafted the constitution. -
Industrialization transformation
Industrialization transforms the United states and Canada. -
U.S. and Canada Expand
The United States and Canada expand into western North America. -
Louisiana purchase
The United States agreed to the Louisiana Purchase. -
Texas is independent
The Mexican Territory of Texas becomes an indeoendent republic. -
Tesas is a state.
Texas joins the United States. -
California Gold Rush
Gold and silver is found in California and travelers rush into the area. -
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American Civil War.
Because of disputes over slavery, economics and polotics, the Northern and Southern states fought in the American Civil War. -
Macdonald creates new colonies.
Prime Minister John A. Macdonald helps create four Canadian colonies--Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and new brunswick. -
Alaska
The United States purchased Alaska. -
Independent Canada
Canada gained full independence.
