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Thomas Jefferson is elected
Thomas Jefferson becomes the third President of the United States in 1801. He also wrote the Declaration of Independence. -
Louisiana purchase
The United States buys the territory west of the Mississippi river to the Rocky Mountains in order to expand America. -
Louis and Clark expedition
An expedition West of the Mississippi river to explore the land purchased during the Louisiana purchase. -
War of 1812
A war between the US and Britain caused by Problems with shipping to Europe. -
Louisiana becomes a state
In 1812 Louisiana becomes 18th state of the United States -
California gold rush
Large amounts of gold is discovered in California, thousands of people moved to California increasing America’s westward expansion. -
Abraham Lincoln becomes president
Abraham Lincoln is elected president -
Civil war
A war between the north and south over the expansion of slavery. -
The United States received the Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is gifted to the United States as a symbol of friendship from France. -
Hurricane in Galveston
The deadliest storm to hit America in all of history