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Louisiana Purchase
The United States bought Louisiana from France and expanded on states. -
War of 1812
The U.S. got involved with a French and British dispute. The Federalist party came to an end after the war. -
Missouri Compromise
After President James Monroe signed it, Missouri was a state that allowed slavery, and Maine was now a free state. -
First Photos
The first photographs were taken in 1826 on the new, life changing invention. -
Trail of Tears
Between 1835-1838, thousands of Indians were forced to march under the U.S. army supervision to Oklahoma territory. Many people got sick and died. -
Texas Rebellion
Texas declared their independence from the Mexican government after battles like the Alamo were fought led by Sam Houston and Santa Ana. -
Compromise of 1850
After the Mexican-American war, California became a free state and the Fugitive Slave Law was created. -
Civil War
The Civil War begun because of slavery, state's rights, and westward expansion. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation which freed slaves in the South. -
End of Civil War
The United States defeated the Confederate States and slavery was abolished nation wide.