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1776, Declaration of Independence
This day was our declaration of independence from the British. It separated the 13 colonies and explained that they are by their own. -
Stars and Stripes, 1777
On this day, the continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the US. It what we all connect to America. -
The Treaty of Paris, 1783
The Treaty of Paris was signed by the US and the Great Britain, which acknowledged the end of the Revolutionary War. It recognized the US as an Independent country and outlined territor -
The White House, 1792
On this day the White House began construction. This is a symbol of American pride. -
Louisiana Purchase, 1803
France gave over 828,000 square miles of land for $15 Million. It practically doubled the size of the US -
Manifest Destiny, 1845
This phrase was a belief in the 1800's, that American settlers were destined to expand westward across North America, and that this belief was both obvious and certain. It was in response to the prospect of U.S. annexation of Texas and to a dispute with Britain over the Oregon Country -
Texas Annexed, 1845
Texas was annexed into the US and counted as the 28th state. It contributed a large piece of land and made the present day border between Mexico and the US. -
Oregon Territory, 1846
It was acquired from the Oregon treaty between Great Britain and the US. They were both occupying the land until this Treaty stopped that. There was no payment involved. -
Treaty of Guadlupe-Hidalgo, 1848
This Treaty ended the Mexican-American War. For $15 million, the US got 500,000 miles of land west and southwest from Mexico. -
Gadsden Purchase, 1854
This purchase was for $10 million from Mexico. It provided the land necessary for the transcontinental railroad. It also solved some conflicts between Mexico and the US