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The Louisiana Purchase
The United states bought the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 minion. -
The War of 1812
The War of 1812 began because Brittan started to restrict Americas ability to trade and expand. -
The Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent was signed bringing an end to the war of 1812. -
Lincolns Election
Abraham Lincoln was elected as president of the United States. -
South Carolina Secedes From the Union
The first state secedes from the union leading to the start of the Civil War. -
The Battle of Antietam
the bloodiest day in American history takes place during the Battle of Antietam. -
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation was passed, freeing southern slaves. -
The Battle of Gettysburg.
The Battle of Gettysburg resulted in a Union victory, ending the Civil War. -
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln in fords theater.