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The U.S. signs a peace treaty with the British
The signing of the Treaty of Paris, in which the British recognized The United States as it's own country, and ceased war between the two countrys. -
Washington D.C. is chosen as the nation’s capital
The only planned city is created. -
Eli Whitney invents the cotton gin
The cotton gin is invented. -
Jay's Treaty
The treaty that resolved problems remaining from the Revolutionary War between the British and U.S. citizens. -
The Louisiana Purchase
The purchase of a large amount of land from the French, who sold it to The United States for less than three cents an acre. -
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Lewis And Clark Expidition
The journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark from the Mississipi River to the Pacific Ocean and back. -
Fulton develops a powerful steam boat engine
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Erie Canal is built
Increased trading. -
The National Road is built to West Virginia
The road built to connect all of the United States. -
U.S. gains Florida from Spain
Spain sold Florida to The U.S.