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President Thomas Jefferson
In 1801, a man named Thomas Jefferson was inaugurated as the third president of the United States after President Adams. -
the Louisiana Purchase
In 1803, the United States paid $15 million for the territory of Louisiana, west of the Mississipi River to the Rocky Mountains about 830,00 sq miles. This purchase doubled the United States in size. -
Lewis and Clarke
In 1804, Lewis and Clarke, went on a requested expedition to explore the western part of the United States and find a way to get to the Pacific Ocean. -
President James Madison
In 1809, James Madison was inaugurated as the fourth president of the United States after Thomas Jefferson's two four-year terms. -
Texas's Independence
In 1836, Texas declares its independence from Mexico. -
the Alamo
In 1836, Texan defenders of the Alamo were killed while in the Alamo after a siege attack by the Mexican Army. -
New State/Country Bonduries
From 1846-1848 a there underwent process of establishing new borders for Mexico and Texas. Mexico recognized the Rio Grande as their new boundary with Texas for $15 million and ceded territory that compromised the western half of the states. -
President Zachary Taylor
In 1849, after 8 more presidents, Zachary Taylor is elected as the 12th president of the United States. -
Glod Rush
Glod is discovered in California in 1848 this discovery led to the gold rush in 1849 at Sutter's Mill in California.
