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Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson becomes the third President of the United States. -
Louisiana Purchase
The United States bought Louisiana from France for fifteen million dollars. -
Indian Removal Act
The law authorized the president to negotiate with southern Native American tribes for their removal to federal territory west of the Mississippi River in exchange for white settlement of their ancestral lands. The Act was signed by President Andrew Jackson. -
Whig Party
The Whig Party was a Democratic political party during this time. This party was led by Henry Clay in fight for presidency. -
Texas' Independence
Texas gains Independence from Mexico after the Battle of San Jacinto. Mexican General Santa Anna signed an agreement while being held captive. -
Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail was a wagon route and emigrant trail in the United States that connected the Missouri River to valleys in Oregon. -
California Gold Rush
The California Gold Rush was a time in California where gold was discovered which caused many people to move West. This increased the economy in America. -
Oil Well
The first oil well is invented in the Pennsylvania. This brings oil or other natural gases to the surface in help of a stronger economy. -
Civil War
The Civil War begins in 1861 between the Union states are against slavery versus the Confederates who agree with slavery. In 1865, this Civil War comes to an end after many gruesome battles. The Union wins and slavery is stopped.