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Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
European Migration Begins
European Migration begins in North America -
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English Rule
England controls the land along much of the atlantic coast -
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British Angers Americans
The british government angers the American colonists by imposing new taxes and limiting their freedom -
Revolutionary War
The colonies fought a war for independence against Great Britain -
Constitution Drafted
The United States leaders drafted the Constitution -
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Industrialization
Industriallization transforms the U.S. and Canada -
U.S. purchases Louisiana purchase
The United States agrees to the Louisiana Purchase -
Texas Independence
The Mexican Territory of Texas becomes an independent republic -
Texas Statehood
Texas joins the United States -
Gold Rush
Gold and Silver is found in California and travelers rush to the area -
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Civil War
Because of disputes over slavery, economics and politics, the Notheren and Southern states fought in the American Civil War -
U.S. purchases Alaska
The U.S. purchases Alaska -
U.S. and Canada make the western North America
The United States and Canada expand into western North America -
Prime Minister John A. McDonald
Prime Minister John A. McDonald helps create four Canadian colonies----Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick -
Canadian Independence
Canada gained full independence
