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Tripoli Declares War on America
The U.S. refused to pay tribute to them, so war was made. -
Louisiana Purchase
The U.S. buys a lot of land from France and doubles their landmass. -
Lewis and Clark Return
Lewis and Clark return from their immensely long journey -
War of 1812 Begins
A narrow vote in congress passes the declaration of war on the British. -
War of 1812 Ends
The Treaty of Ghent ends the war. -
The Missouri Compromise is drafted
This was the first of three compromises by the Great Compromiser -
Nullification Crisis
South Carolina threatens to secede for the first time -
Compromise of 1850
The last of the Compromises of 1850 -
Civil War Begins
The Battle of Fort Sumter happens and the Confederate States form. -
Civil War Ends
At Appomattox Court House, Lee surrenders, ending the Civil War