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The 13 colonies of North America fought for their independence against Great Britain. They won and inspired later revolutions in foreign countries. (1775-1783)
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The Founding Fathers create the constitution for America. It comes into effect in 1788
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George Washington runs for president and succeeds. He becomes the first resident of the United States
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The Bill of Rights, primarily by James Madison, is written. It is later ratified in 1791.
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The U.S purchased the Louisiana territory from France. It almost doubled the size of the U.S.
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The Atlantic Slave Trade was formally abolished in the U.S. South Carolina gorged itself in the trade, prompting the ban.
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The war against Britain in 1812. Mainly over the effects of Britain restricting trade on the U.S. (ended in 1815)
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A war between the U.S and Mexico. It ended with the U.S acquiring the modern day land of California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and most of Arizona and Colorado.
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The Republican Party is created in Wisconsin. The opponents of slavery (abolitionists).
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Abraham Lincoln becomes the 16th president of the United States. In the coming Civil War, he inspires men to make change.