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U.S Capital is moved
Te U.S capital is moved fro Philadelphia to Washington D.C as part of a plan to appease pro-slavery states who feared the northern capital. -
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1800-1876
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Thomas Jefferson becomes the 3rd president
Thomas Jefferson was inaugurated as the 3rd president of the united states after defeating John Adams in the election -
Louisiana Purchase
The US pays $15 million for the purchase of Louisiana from France. -
Louis and Clark
Louis and Clark set out on their expedition to explore the west and find a route to the Pacific Ocean. -
War of 1812
U.S declares war on the British over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion. -
Star-Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key writes the star spangled banner as he watches British attack on Fort McHenry at Baltimore. -
Missouri Compromise
In an effort to maintain the balance between free and slave states, Maine is admitted as a free state so Missouri can be admitted as a slave state. -
Monroe Doctrine
President Monroe declares that the American continents are off limits for further colonization by European powers. -
Indian Removal Act
President Jackson signed the Indian removal act which authorized the removal of Native Americans living in the Eastern part of the country to lands west of the Mississippi river, -
Harriet Tubman escapes slavery
Harriet Tubman used the underground railroad to escape slavery and helped many more slaves escape through the underground railroad.