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Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was a deal that the United States made with the country of France. This deal included the United States purchasing 827,000 square miles of land that was located west of the Mississippi river. They purchased this land for fifteen million dollars. -
Lewis and Clark begin their Expedition
Meriwether Lewis was tasked by President Jefferson to explore land West of the Mississippi River. Lewis chose William Clark to become his co-leader for this exploration. Their journey lasted two years and was dangerous, but was hugely successful in the exploration of these lands. -
War of 1812
The War of 1812, was a war between the United Sates and Great Britain. This war would hugely impact America's future. The War of 1812 was caused by the British trying to restrict America's trade and its desire to expand as a country. In 1815, the Treaty of Ghent was signed as a peace treaty and the war was ended. -
Andrew Jackson Elected
After losing to John Adams in the 1824 election for Presidency, four years later Andrew Jackson was elected as the nation's seventh president. He was a leader of the Democratic party and was a supporter for states' rights and the extension of slavery. -
Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad was a network of people that focused on helping enslaved African Americans find freedom in the North. This network included African Americans, as well as whites. They were tasked with aiding escaped slaves and giving them shelter to help them on their journey to freedom. -
The California Gold Rush Began
In the year 1848, gold nuggets were discovered in the Sacramento valley. This amazing discovery began the California Gold Rush, which was arguably one of the most influential events that affected American history. News spread of this discovery and thousands of miners made their way to California in hopes to make themselves rich by finding this rare metal. A total of around two billions dollars worth of gold was discovered in this area. -
Abraham Lincoln Elected
Lincoln was elected as the sixteenth president in 1860. He was the first Republican to win a presidential election. He used his presidency to argue against the spread of slavery. His ideals, beliefs and views caused seven states to secede before his inauguration in 1861. -
Civil War Begins
America's bloodiest conflict began in 1861. The American Civil war was a divisive conflict between the free states of the North and slave states of the South. It resulted in more than 620,000 people dying, millions of people injured, and the destruction of the South.
