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Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson bought 530,000,000 acres of land that span from Louisiana to Montana and Iowa to Idaho for 15 million. This was a huge step towards Manifest Destiny. -
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Lewis and Clark Expedition
With help from Sacagawea, Lewis and Clark explore the unknown American Northwest, and venture as far as Oregon. -
Embargo Act
In response to Britain's interference in trade, Jefferson closed all exports and imports from Great Britain. -
War of 1812
After GB's interference with American trade, sailors, and Western expansion, America declared war on Britain for respect of independence. It ended in a draw; both countries went back to the status pre-revolution. -
Treaty of Ghent
Ended the War of 1812. Both GB and US agree to return to prewar status. -
Missouri Compromise
Main is admitted as a free state and Missouri as a slave state to settle disputes. -
Republic of Texas
Texas gained independence from Mexico and later joins US in 1845 -
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Mexican American War
America won this war and gained upper California and New Mexico -
South Carolina delcares secession
South Carolina is upset at northern state opinions on owning slavery and declares secession. -
Battle of Fort Sumter
The beginning of the Civil War -
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The Civil War
The Union and Confederacy's disagreement on slavery leads to the Civil War of America. -
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First Transcontinental Railroad
Railroads were constructed that connect the east and west of America. -
Thirteenth Amendment
Abolished slavery in US