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US History -- 1800-1876

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  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase

    The United States pays France $15 million for the Louisiana Territory, which extends west from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains
  • War of 1812

    War of 1812

    The U.S. declares war on Britain over maritime trade and westward expansion issues.
  • Missouri Compromise

    Missouri Compromise

    Decision dictating which of the new states would be free and slave states.
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    Andrew Jackson Presidency

    His presidency gave rise to the party of the Jacksonian Democrats.
  • Indian Removal Act

    Indian Removal Act

    President Jackson authorized the removal of Indians in multiple parts of America.
  • Texas Declares Independence

    Texas Declares Independence

    Texas Declares Independence from Mexico
  • Mexican War

    Mexican War

    U.S. Declares War on Mexico over California and other territories.
  • California Gold Rush

    California Gold Rush

    Discovery of gold cause many to move West
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    Abraham Lincoln Presidency

    Elected for two terms, assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in 1865
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    Civil War

    The Union and the Confederacy fought over the decision of slavery in new and currently formed states.
  • Emansipation Proclaimation

    Emansipation Proclaimation

    President Lincoln delivered this speech which set all slaves in the Confederate States free and allowed African Americans to serve in the Union Army.
  • Battle of Gettysburg

    Battle of Gettysburg

    Fought from July 1-3, this was one of the bloodiest battles of the war. Abraham Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address after this battle.
  • United States Centennial

    United States Centennial

    It has been 100 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.