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U.S. Constition Written
U.S. Constitution Written
This replaced the Articles of Confederation and became the law of the US. It was written in Philadelphia. -
1803
The Louisiana Purchase
Bought from France, this land doubted the size of the U.S. President Thomas Jefferson made the deal. -
The War of 1812
AKA The Second War for independence. U.S. defeated the British. Andrew Jackson emerged as a wat 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 & ordered the removal of the Cherokee to Oklahoma. Many died. -
The Mexican War
The Mexican War
A sequel to the Texas Resolution, 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 Lincoln won the election of 1860, South Carolina led many other southern states in seceeding from the Union. Lincoln declared war to bring them back.