US History Between the Wars

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  • US Constitution Written

    US Constitution Written
    This replaced the Articles of Confederation and became the law of the United States. It was written in Philadelphia.
  • The Louisiana Purchase

    The Louisiana 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 defeted 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 settlers in Georgia wanted Cherokee lands. President Jackson sided with the whites and ordered the removal of the Cherokee to Oklahoma. Many died.
  • The Mexican War

    The Mexican War
    A sequel of the Texas Revolution, this war featured a 4 month conflict over Mexico's northern territory. The U.S got 1/4th 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 southern states in seceeding from the Union. Lincon declared war to bring them back.