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Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is founded. -
Chief Justice
John Marshall becomes the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. -
Foreign Slave Trade Slowed
Congress passes an act to prevent slaves from being imported to the United States from foreign soil. -
White House Destroyed
The White House is burned down by British troops occupying Washington D.C. during the War of 1812. -
Second Bank of the United States
The Second Bank of the United States is chartered by Congress. -
James Monroe
James Monroe becomes the fifth president of the U.S. and serves two terms. -
Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act is approved by Congress. This paved the way for Native Americans to be pushed out of the southern states. -
Gold Rush
James W. Marshall discovers gold in California, leading to a massive wave of Americans flooding the area. -
16th President
Abraham Lincoln becomes the 16th president a month after the forming of the C.S.A. -
Confederate Surrender
Robert E. Lee surrenders to the Union forces, ending the 4 year Civil War. -
Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights Act passed by Congress gave equal rights to African Americans in jury duty. This, however, would later be overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
