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Capital of The United States is Moved
in 1800, the capital of the United States is moved for Philadelphia to Washington DC. -
Third Presidential Inauguration
Thomas Jefferson is inaugurated as the third president of the United States -
Marbury vs. Madison
Supreme Court decision that expands the Courts power by giving them the right to say an act is unconstitutional. -
War of 1812
U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion. -
Monroe Doctrine
President Monroe declares that American continents are off limits for further colonization by any European nation. -
Texas Anexes
in 1845 Texas anexes into the United States by resolution of the congress. -
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Mexican American War
U.S. declares war on Mexico in effort to gain California and other territory in Southwest. -
Kansas Nebraska Act
Congress passes the Kansas Nebraska Act, establishing those two states as territories. -
President Lincoln is Elected
in 1860 President Lincoln is elected. One of the most famous presidents and most well known for liberating the slaves and ending slavery in America. -
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The Civil War
War between the North (the Union) and the South (the Confederacy) over the expansion of slavery into western states.