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Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was when Thomas Jefferson acquired a major amount of land that doubled the amount of land the colonies had. -
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was fought by the United States of America and Great Britain over British violations of U.S maritime rights. From June 18th, 1812 - February 17th, 1815 -
Burning of the White House
The White House was burned by British troops in retaliation for the American attack on the city of York. -
Andrew Jackson defends New Orleans
The battle of New Orleans is significant because it was the last major armed entanglement between Great Britain and the Untied States of America. It also was the battle that made Andrew Jackson a war hero which played a part in him being elected as the 7th President of the United States. -
Manifest Destiny became Americas initiative.
Manifest Destiny the idea that the United States is destined to expand its dominion and spread democracy and capitalism across the entire North American continent. -
Mexican-American War 1846-1848
The Mexican-American War was when Mexico and the United States had a conflict over land disputes. -
Abraham Lincoin Inaugarated
Abraham Lincoin is inaugurated as the 16th President. Abraham Lincoin is known as one of the most influential Presidents. -
American Civil War
The American Civil War was fought by The Untied States of America and the Confederacy. The conflict was about slavery. It lasted from April 12th, 1861 to April 9th, 1865. -
Abraham Lincoin is assassinated
Abraham Lincoin is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth while he was attending a play at Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C -
Slavery is Abolished
Slavery is abolished by the 13th amendment. "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."
