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Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana territory from France without Congress approving it. -
Invention of the Steamboat
Invented by Robert Fulton, the origional purpose was to transport paying passengers back and forth between Albany and New York City. Then eventually began to transport goods and products. -
Congress Declares War on England
The beginning of the War of 1812 was caused due to the British Royal Navy restricting trade routes to the U.S., impressing U.S. sailors, and the U.S.'s desire to expand its borders. -
Secod Bank of the United States Opens
After the first bank's charter ended, the second bank was opened and boosted the economy with new ways of giving loans and supporting farmers. -
The Missouri Compromise
Admitted Missouri into the US with Maine's territory as a free state, Missouri as a slave state, and made free soil of all northern territories. -
Monroe Doctrine
President James Monroe wrote this doctrine to not interfere with the western hemisphere, as the US would use military power against them if they tried to settle any land there. -
Indian Removal Act
Forced 74,000 natives to relocate even though it was against previous treaty agreements. They had to move west of the Mississippi River so the Americans can take their remaining land that they had to leave behind. This led to the Indian Resist settlement, which started from some of the natives that were relocated that wanted their land back. So they fought for it. -
The Trail of Tears
1838-1839) The Cherokee Indians marched 800 miles to their relocated territory in Oklahoma. The Cherokee group was led by a man named Ridge who signed a treaty with President, Andrew Jackson, to relocate. -
Abraham Lincoln is Elected President
Abraham Lincoln is elected as the 16th president of the U.S. When entering office Abraham Lincoln was tasked with dealing with an incredibly divided nation dealing with the issue of states' rights about slavery. Lincoln received only 40 percent of the popular vote, however, he still handily defeated the three other candidates. Lincoln was formally a Whig representative to Congress and gained his popularity after his series of public speeches that address many political issues of the time. -
Civil War Begins
The tension between the Northern and Southern states over states' rights and slavery finally got to the point where war broke out. The election of Abraham Lincoln caused 7 southern states to leave the Union and create the Confederate States of America. 4 more states soon joined these rebel states.