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