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Issuing the Declaration of Independence
This was a document that announced the separation of the 13 American colonies from Great Britain. It established the United States as an independent nation. -
The Land Ordinance of 1785
This established a system for selling and surveying land west of the Appalachian Mountains. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was the purchase of imperial rights. The western half of the Mississippi River basin from France by the United States. -
The Battle of Trafalgar
It was a naval engagement of the Napoleonic Wars. Which established British naval supremacy for more than 100 years. -
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain that lasted from 1812 to 1815. The war established clear boundaries between eastern Canada and the United States, set conditions for control of the Oregon Territory, and freed international trade from the harsh restrictions that ignited the war. -
Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise was a law passed by Congress in 1820. This temporarily settle the debate over slavery in new states. -
John Quincy Adams elected president
The House voted to elect John Quincy Adams as president, ultimately giving the election to him. -
Start of Texas Revolution
Texas Revolution began as tension boiled over and shots were fired in the town of Gonzales. The Mexican Army had been sent to recover a cannon that was loaned to the town for protection against aggressive native tribes. -
End of Texas Revolution
The Texas Revolution began in October 1835. With the battle of Gonzales and ended on April 21, 1836, with the battle of San Jacinto. -
Government of India Act
The Government of India Act established a bicameral legislative parliament for all British India, but without the power to restrain the Viceroy's executive. In the provinces, the Act aimed to prepare Indians for 'responsible government' through the system of dyarchy.