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Thomas Jefferson
Tomas Jefferson becomes the third president of the United States and would serve until 1809. -
Slave Trade
A new federal law made it illegal to import slaves from Africa into the United States. U.S. slave trade with Africa ends. -
Lousiana Becomes the 18th State
Louisiana was admitted to the union after exactly nine years since the signing of the Louisiana purchase. -
The Indian Removal Act
In 1830 the Indian removal act was signed into law by Andrew Jackson authorizing the president to grant lands west of the Mississippi in exchange for Indian lands within existing state boarders. -
Texas War for Independence
The Texas war for independence began in 1835. It began with the battle of Gonzales and ended in April 1836 with the battle of San Jacinto. -
The battle of the Alamo
The battle of the Alamo is fought in San Antonio Texas. It was fought between the Mexican and Texan forces. The siege of the Alamo lasted for 13 days. -
The Pony Express begins
The Pony Express was an American express mail service that used relays of horse mounted riders between Missouri and California. -
Postcard
The postcard was invented by John p. Charlton of Philadelphia. -
Abraham Lincoln Assasantion
Abraham Lincoln became the 16th president of America and served until 1865 when he was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. -
The Red River War occurs
The red river war was military campaign launched by by the united states army in 1874.