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1800-1900 World, U.S, and Texas History
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Napoleon Sells Louisiana to America to Finance His Wars.
Jefferson sent James Monroe to join Robert Livingston in France to try to purchase New Orleans and West Florida for as much as $10 million. Meanwhile, the French Army in St. Domingue was being decimated by yellow fever, and the war between France and England was still threatened. Napoleon decided to give up his plans for Louisiana and offered a surprised Monroe and Livingston the entire territory of Louisiana for $15 million. -
Transatlantic Slave Trade Banned
The Transatlantic Slave Trade involved the forced migration of millions of enslaved African peoples to the Americas throughout the 16th to 19th centuries. Although it was banned by Britain and the U.S. in 1808, it did not decrease the role of slavery throughout the South. The widespread trade of enslaved peoples within the South continued, aided by the self-sustaining population of children born into slavery -
Mexico Wins Independence from Spain
In search of new opportunities in the unsettled territory of Tejas, Moses Austin hoped to bring 300 families to the Mexican province in 1820. With the help of Baron de Bastrop, Austin received approval from the Spanish governor to bring settlers into Tejas. Moses Austin died in 1821, however, and his son, Stephen F. Austin, inherited the land grant for 300 families. Austin settled the land near the Brazos and Colorado in 1824. -
Freeing American Slaves
January 7, 1822 - The first group of freed American slaves settle in a black colony known as the Republic of Liberia when they arrive on African soil at Providence Island. The capital, Monrovia, is named after President James Monroe. -
Mexico Bans U.S. Immigration
Fearing the possibility of losing control of Texas, Mexico banned further immigration from the United States on April 6, 1830. They encouraged immigration from Mexico and European countries, placed more restrictions on slavery, and increased military presence in the region. This initiative angered Texans, who pushed for statehood and self-rule. -
Webster Ashburton Treaty Signed
This treaty, negotiated by Daniel Webster, the American Secretary of State, and Lord Ashburton resolved the border dispute between the United States and Canada. Canada received 5,000 square miles, and the United States received 7,000. The dispute was primarily on the border of Maine. The disputed issue of the Oregon border was left for later settlement. -
Telegraph Begun
The first inter-city telegraph was demonstrated by Samuel Morse. A telegraph line had been built for $30,000 between Washington and Baltimore. The telegraph was to open a new era of communication in the world. -
Mexican War
The U.S. Congress voted overwhelmingly to declare war on Mexico despite initial Whig opposition. Over the course of the two-year war, the United States defeated the Mexicans and captured the capital, Mexico City. This enabled the U.S. to obtain favorable terms at the end of the war, including the ceding of New Mexico and California to the United States. Battle of Palo Alto Battle For New Mexico Battle for California Battle of Vera Cruz Battle of Cerro Gordo Battle For Mexico City. -
All American Indians in Reservations
While living on reservations, tribal members were policed by federal officers referred to as Indian agents. Congress also interfered in tribal sovereignty with the passage of the Major Crimes Act in 1885. By the end of the Reservation Era, most Native Americans had either been relocated from the eastern half of the United States or saw their land holdings reduced to a minimum of their original territory. -
London Underground (Electric Subway System) Opens
In 1890, it became the world's first metro system when electric trains began operating on one of its deep-level tube lines. It is the world's third longest metro system, spanning 402km with 270 stations across its 11 lines.