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DC Becomes New Capitol
The capital is moved from Philadelphia to DC -
Maybury V. Maddison
The United States Supreme Court overturns its first U.S. law in the case of Marbury versus Madison. This case established the Supreme Court's position as an equal member of the three branches of United States government. -
Louisiana Purchase
US purchases Louisiana for 15 million from France -
Jefferson's Second Term
Jefferson is inaugurated for second term -
War of 1812
US declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion. -
Railroad Charter
The first American railroad charter is granted by the state of New Jersey to John Stephens. -
Texas Declares Independence
Texas independence was declared at a convention of delegates from fifty-seven Texas communities at Washington-on-the-Brazos, making them an independent nation free from Mexican rule. -
Civil Rights Acts
The Civil Rights Act, giving equal rights to blacks in jury duty and accommodation, is passed by the United States Congress.