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Library of Congress
The original Library of Congress is built. -
White House
The White House is finished. John Adams and the first family moves in. -
Third President
Thomas Jefferson is elected as the third president. -
Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson buys the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon Bonaparte. -
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Lewis and Clark's Expedition
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark are appointed with the task of exploring the new piece of the United States by Thomas Jefferson. With a group of men, they set off. During their journey they meet a Shoshone Indian woman named Sacagawea, who agrees to be their guide. They make it to the Pacific Ocean in 1805. They make it home by 1806. -
Alexander Hamilton killed
Alexander Hamilton is killed by gunshot in a duel. -
The Clemont
Robert Launches the first steamboat. -
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The War of 1812
The War of 1812 broke out because of tensions between England and France. The tried to cut off trade with America and the other country. -
"Uncle Sam"
The term "Uncle Sam" is first used. -
British Burnings
The British burn down the capitol, White House, and Library of congress. -
Florida
Florida is purchased from Spain. -
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson was elected president. -
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Texas Revolution
Texas rebels against Mexico and wins their independence. This war ends with the Treaty of Velasco. -
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The Alamo
Texans uphold their troops at the Alamo in resistance to Mexican rule. This event represents the incredible heroic courage of the Texans. -
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Trail of Tears
The Indian Removal Act, passed by Andrew Jackson, requires all Native Americans east of the Mississippi River to leave their homes and travel hundreds of miles by foot to a new home. About 3,000 Native Americans die. -
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Gold Rush
Gold nuggets were found in Sacramento Valley. Many rushed to California in hopes of "striking it rich." -
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Harriet Beecher Stowe publishes her novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin. -
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln is elected president. -
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Civil War
War fought between the North (led by General Ulysses S. Grant) and South (led by Robert E. Lee) in dispute over slavery. Also known as the bloodiest war in history. The South eventually surrenders and is in turmoil for many years afterwards. -
Battle of Bull Run
The North attacked the South at Bull Run. The South won this battle. -
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Battle of Shiloh
The South attacks the North without warning. The South was unable to hold up and were forced to fall back. Obviously, the North won this battle. -
Battle of Antietam
This battle is considered the bloodiest one day in history. Around 23,000 men died. Neither side won this battle. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation was signed and ratified by Abraham Lincoln. This document abolished slavery. -
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Battle of Chancellorsville
The greatest victory of South. The South was faced with an army twice its size. Unfortunately, one of the best generals in the South was shot and killed. -
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Battle of Vicksburg
The North takes Vicksburg from the South. -
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The Battle of Gettysburg
Gettysburg was the bloodiest battle in history with a total of 7,058 killed, 33,264 wounded, and 10,790 MIA. -
Abraham Lincoln Killed
Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in Ford theater. -
KKK
The Ku Klux Klan is formed. They were formed in order to maintain white supremacy. -
First Transcontinental Railroad
The first transcontinental railroad is finished. -
Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone.